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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology enable people all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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