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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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