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As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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