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As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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