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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online education technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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