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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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