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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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