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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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