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As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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