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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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