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As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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