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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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