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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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