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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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