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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high attrition?

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