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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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