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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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