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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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