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As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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