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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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