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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online education have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

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