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As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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