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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? 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 educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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