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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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