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As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the amazing 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 authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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