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As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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