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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning are empowering students all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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