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As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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