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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

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