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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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