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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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