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As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education