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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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