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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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