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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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