184 Copyright © 2011, IGI Global. Copying or distributing in print or electronic forms without written permission of IGI Global is prohibited. Chapter 13 E-Learning Acceptance and Challenges in the Arab Region Nasim Matar Anglia Ruskin University, UK Ziad Hunaiti Anglia Ruskin University, UK Shahid Halling Talal Abu Gazala Group, Jordan Šadi Matar Ministry of Communications and Transport, Sarajevo BAckground e-learning Electronic Learning or what is referred to as “e- Learning” is defined as the delivery and acquisition of education or training in electronic format using electronic media. The latest technology to lend itself to e-learning has been the internet which is now the largest single resource repository for educational establishments (Smith and Harda- ker, 2000). During the last few years, e-learning has witnessed growing interest from different ABStrAct This chapter discusses the status and quality of e-learning in Arab Universities located in the Middle East. The irst objective of the study was to provide an analytical overview of the use of e-learning and its quality in these universities located in the Middle East region. Another objective is to ill the gap in literature in this particular topic regarding the Middle East region. Also draw into different solutions and recommendations in order to make a successful match that will result in a better adoption and serving of the e-learning technology. The study was based on two different approaches that include a survey to navigate the oficial web sites of universities in the region plus a questionnaire to fetch for the current stand of e-learning quality in the region. The results of each approach have been analyzed, and the outcomes and recommendations have been presented which can be used for future adoption and other related studies. DOI: 10.4018/978-1-60960-048-8.ch013