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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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