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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

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