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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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