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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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