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As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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