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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning are enabling people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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