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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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