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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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