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As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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