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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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