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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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