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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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