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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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