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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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