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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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