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As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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