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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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