By Anna Patton, Devex
Kiron, which opened in Germany in 2015, is also looking to expand into Turkey and requires a minimum standard of English. Students take modules from world-class universities including Harvard, Stanford and MIT for up to two years online via an established massive online open course provider. Kiron then transfers credits to one of its partner universities, where students complete a further year or two toward an accredited degree. With 300,000 euros ($334,400) of funding from Google, the organization covers the approximate 3,000 euros ($3,313) cost per person. The model accommodates mobile populations, since individuals can begin the course online in one country and attend a partner university in another if they move. Kiron currently partners with 18 universities in three countries, and is in negotiations with another 120 around the world. No universities have confirmed partnerships in Turkey, but Kiron’s co-founder and managing director, Markus Kressler, said several showed high interest after initial meetings.
https://www.devex.com/news/getting-syria-s-college-students-back-into-class-88380
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