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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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