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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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