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TIME Magazine reveals the 100 Most Influential People in the World in 2013TIME Magazine reveals the 100 Most Influential People in the World in 2013

Posted By Kate Torgovnick

Ten years ago, TIME Magazine inaugurated its list of the “100 Most Influential People in the World.” In the interceding decade, the unveiling of the annual list has become an anticipated event with readers ready to gorge on glossy articles and debate the inclusion of controversial inductees. Today, the magazine posted its 10th list of influence, […]

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12 great free online courses12 great free online courses

Posted By Kate Torgovnick

Much ado has been made in recent years over the quickly rising cost of healthcare in the United States. But the cost of college tuition and fees has skyrocketed at nearly twice that rate. Going to college today will cost a student 559% more than it did in 1985, on average. In an exciting talk […]

education

Massive online education: Daphne Koller at TEDGlobal 2012Massive online education: Daphne Koller at TEDGlobal 2012

Posted By Ben Lillie

Schools out of reach Daphne Koller is a third-generation PhD, and in her own words, she is certainly one of the lucky people. Most people, of course, are not. In some parts of the world, quality education is simply not available. In South Africa, for example, the higher education system was designed during Apartheid, and […]