Deep linking to iBook chapter gone?

Hi all,
A few weeks ago I started playing with iTunes U Course Manager and found that when referencing an iBook in an assignment, one could choose the chapter that will open when the link is clicked.
Today that option isn't there. I'm using Apple's official iOS 5.1 User Guide, and know that the chapter links were working previously.
The iTunes U Guidelines (http://www.apple.com/support/itunes-u/docs/iTunesUCourseGuidelines0712.pdf) state:
Anyone know where my user error is here?
Thanks,

Hi there,
I have also been having the same issues. When linking an iBook from the iTunes store link, My Materials or from my Mac I am able to link the book, but the 'Link to a Chapter' pop-up does not appear as it should to allow deep-linking.
Believe me, I have tried every possible combination of resources and approaches, all with correctly referenced contents data, but I just can't get the deep linking option to show!
I am currently in email discussion with iTunes U support to try to resolve the issue. We have tried linking identical iBooks in our iTunes U courses and the screenshots from the support team show the 'Link to Chapter' option, yet in my course the option never appears!
I am beginning to think this may be a regional problem, as the support team is in the USA while I am based in Switzerland. He has said that he will pass it on to the engineers to see if they have a solution, so I will keep you updated once I hear more...
Really want to use this feature, as it makes life much easier for my younger students.

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