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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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