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As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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