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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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