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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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