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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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