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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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