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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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