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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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