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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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