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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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