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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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