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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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