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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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