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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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