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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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