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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

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