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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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