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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

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