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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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