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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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