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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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