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As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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