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Liander, in colloboration with Plugwise, has made it possible for 250 customers in the Haarlem region to test an energy management system free of charge for four months. The system enables the user to gain insight into energy consumption of each connected appliance on the applicable wall plug. Not only does the accompanying software make possible online monitoring of energy use, but it also enables the user to switch the appliances on and off automatically. The system gives the customer more insight into his or her energy consumption, which makes it easier to cut back on energy bills.

Taipei e-Campus program brings together a wide range of flexible self-learning channels. There are uploaded homemade lessons, order-made courses, online materials in which more than 700 certificated trainings are. They established a platform within the program through which users can share knowledge and experiences  with one another. The program operates with a high number of employees and users and with a considerable success.

Mexico City has launched its "Mexico City Digital Baccalaureate (B@DI) as part of its distance‐learning Baccalaureate programme. This programme enables students to take their Baccalaureate on‐line for free, with the assistance and advice of specialists.

The brains behind Curatr are the award-winning learning technology innovators, HT2 – the same team who created the open source learning record store (LRS), Learning Locker. The Curatr platform originated via a PhD project by CEO Ben Betts, and the philosophy of developing learning solutions based on empirical research is still very much at the core of the business. Our team of Curatr and social learning experts provide training and support to HT2’s Curatr clients and the Curatr Partner Network, as well as managing the Curatr Community Help Centre.

Moodle is a learning platform designed to provide educators, administrators and learners with a single robust, secure and integrated system to create personalised learning environments. You can download the software onto your own web server or ask one of our knowledgable Moodle Partners to assist you. Moodle is built by the Moodle project which is led and coordinated by Moodle HQ, an Australian company of 30 developers which is financially supported by a network of over 60 Moodle Partner service companies worldwide.

Founded by Harvard University and MIT in 2012, edX is an online learning destination and MOOC provider, offering high-quality courses from the world’s best universities and institutions to learners everywhere. With more than 85 global partners, we are proud to count the world’s leading universities, nonprofits, and institutions as our members. EdX university members top the QS World University Rankings® with our founders receiving the top honors, and edX partner institutions ranking highly on the full list.

Coursera provides universal access to the world’s best education, partnering with top universities and organizations to offer courses online.

A study group called "T-city Kids" has a dual purpose. Firstly intends to expand ICT skills among 10 to 14 and later 15 to 18 year olds. On the other hand describes the t-city world and introduces available innovation programs implemented in the country to young generation. The twice a year held t-city kids group participants are pupils from Szolnok and nearby primary schools. They have the opportunity to get know the safe and ethical internet surfing (Netiquette), proper behavior and ICT trends by participating interactive presentations and games.

Through this lecture series citizens can acquire basic computer knowledge and can get a glimpse into the world of the internet and learn through online social network sites to maintain contacts with friends and relatives. They will know how to search and gather information on the internet. During the last two training sessions they can get ideas on how to spend their free time usefully to use the internet and how they can save time and money with it.

Many courses are geared to beginner levels in computer use (Windows and Word) and to the most advanced computing