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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in digital education technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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