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As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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