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As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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