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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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