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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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