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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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