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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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