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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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