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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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