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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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