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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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