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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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