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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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