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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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