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As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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