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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

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