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As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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