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In what is shaping up as an academic Battle of the Titans — one that offers vast new learning opportunities for students around the world — Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology on Wednesday announced a new nonprofit partnership, known as edX, to offer free online courses from both universities.

Earning a degree online seems like a cheap, convenient way to expand professional skill sets. But do hiring managers take virtual educations ...

The retailer is joining with a Web-based university to give employees tuition reductions and credits from work.

It is a grand vision: a global college with no tuition, accessible to anyone with an Internet connection.