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As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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