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Reads of the Week: January 18, 2013

Reid All About it

If you’re interested in education and MOOCs and such, you’ve probably already read it. Nation Hahn’s post, Kinston, NC and @MotherEarthBrew Have an Answer for Rural America , reminds me of even more reasons why local breweries are so good for their communities. Simple, yet we find it so hard to do in our stressed out work days.

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Smithsonian Dives Deeper Into Online Learning. What Now for Associations?

Associations Now

For instance, the first course, “Experiencing America,” will be taught by Richard Kurin, the Smithsonian’s undersecretary for history, art, and culture. The courses—the first four of which will be released this fall—will be taught by experts in the field and university professors, as well as some of the Smithsonian’s own employees.

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