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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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