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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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