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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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