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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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