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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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