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As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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