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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

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