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As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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