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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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