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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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