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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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