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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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