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As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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