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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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