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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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