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As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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