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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are normally 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 numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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