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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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