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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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