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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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