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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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