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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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