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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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