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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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