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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers 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 massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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