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As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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