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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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