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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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