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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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