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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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