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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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