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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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