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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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