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As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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