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As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses 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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