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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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