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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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