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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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