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As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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