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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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