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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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