@article{2019,title={EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY IN THE BALKANS: EXAMINATION ON BALKAN PROGRAMS AS OPEN EDUCATION},abstractNode={Open education is an important structure in terms of providing individuals with the education opportunity independent from time and space. The 21st century has been an era that the access to information has been developed very rapidly by the possibilities offered by technology. The open and distance learning area has improved itself by not lagging behind the era. Open education has been practiced for many years within the country and has responded to the educational needs of large masses. Open education programs were opened in the Balkans following Western Europe based on the experiences. The study examines the programs in Bulgaria, Kosovo, Macedonia, Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina which are among the abroad programs of open education in detail from different perspectives. The characteristics of the programs, matriculation, registration conditions, registration dates, education-learning structure, attendance conditions, registration opportunities for foreign students, assessment-evaluation, learning environments and student support services are discussed in all dimensions. Based on the findings, it is recommended to increase program diversity and establish programs in different Balkan countries. Different activities should be considered to introduce the open education programs and reach the target group. Increasing the applications based on technological infrastructure in relation to overseas programs will provide significant advantages for both the institution and the student. It has been determined that a significant technological infrastructure is used in learning environments. In addition, it is recommended to introduce the online exam for assessment and evaluation activities. Open Education is an important educational opportunity for people in the Balkan region. It allows learning independent from time and space. It is seen that the introduction of programs, diversification of technology-based practices and opening of programs in different countries are important.},author={Muhammet Recep OKUR},year={2019},journal={Turkish Studies-Educational Sciences}}