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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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