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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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