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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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