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As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the key 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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