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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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