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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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