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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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