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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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