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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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