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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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