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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

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