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Do you ever wonder why the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) might be more memorable than other technological schools? To become memorable, a school must reach out to people in ways that seem beneficial.

The World’s 50 Best Open Courseware Collections | Sir Learnalot's Knowledge Blog

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5 Ways to Give Yourself an Education That Kicks the Crap Out of the One You Got in School

One of the biggest reasons that people are denied the privilege of education is because they can’t afford it. However, today we live in a world where knowledge and information are at our finger tips like never before. Technology has leveled the playing field so that anybody with an interest and an internet connection can receive a world class education. Bloggers, podcasters, search engines and digital content creators of all types of have made it possible for us to learn virtually anything we want to even if we don’t have the money. If you want to learn anything chances are there is somebody creating content about the subject and sharing it with the world at no cost. http://theskooloflife.com/wordpress/5-ways-to-give-yourself-an-education-that-kicks-the-crap-out-of-the-one-you-got-in-school/

5 Simple Ways to Increase Your Intelligence

http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/5-simple-ways-to-make-the-most-of-your-intelligence/ Your brain needs exercise just like a muscle. If you use it often and in the right ways, you will become a more skilled thinker and increase your ability to focus. But if you never use your brain, or abuse it with harmful chemicals, your ability to think and learn will deteriorate.
A Greener Future? 119 Talks The environmental debate has traditionally been characterized as a conflict between economic progress and preservatio... Africa: The Next Chapter 56 Talks In June 2007, TED held its first conference in Africa, titled "Africa: The Next Chapter." http://www.ted.com/themes

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Skip the Tuition: 100 Free Podcasts from the Best Colleges in the World

Monday 28th January, 2008 We've shown you how to take online classes for free, but not everyone has the patience or time to spend sitting at a computer. These courses let you take your classroom with you, so you can get an education while you're sitting in traffic or just hanging out in the park. http://oedb.org/library/beginning-online-learning/skip-the-tuition:-100-free-podcasts-from-the-best-colleges-in-the-world