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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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