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As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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