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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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