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As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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