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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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