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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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