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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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