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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning enable students all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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