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As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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