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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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