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‘Substantial doubt’ over 2U’s future without rescue package

Grim earnings report after year of customer and political stress leaves top US online course provider teetering

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‘Substantial doubt’ over 2U’s future without rescue package

Grim earnings report after year of customer and political stress leaves top US online course provider teetering

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Related articles

After pioneering edX, Harvard and MIT tackle online access afresh

2U struggles as US universities go it alone on online delivery

A year on, edX sale to 2U leaves both sides struggling

MIT digital learning dean quits as edX sale backlash grows

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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