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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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