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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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