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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally 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. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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