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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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