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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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