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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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