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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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