SURF unites Dutch research universities, universities of applied sciences and research institutions as an initiator of innovation in higher education and research. It is an umbrella for four organisations:
1.SURFnet
2.SURFmarket
3.SURFsara
4.SURFshare
These are concerned with the provision of ICT infrastructure and support for ICT based innovation in higher education and research.
The World Internet Project (WIP) is a major, international, collaborative project looking at the social, political and economic impact of the Internet and other new technologies. It also provides a gateway to individual country reports and partner organisations concerned with the development and use of the Internet.
The Commonwealth of Learning (COL) is an intergovernmental organisation created by Commonwealth Heads of Government to encourage the development and sharing of open learning/distance education knowledge, resources and technologies. COL is helping developing nations improve access to quality education and training. The site contains both studies and policy documents and a wide range of open educational resources
This site provides free self-paced tutorials on a variety of work-related topics. Some lead to certificates or diplomas as a paid option. Third party organisations can also use the platform to provide specific courses. General access is supported through on-site advertising.
This site is a joint initiative of the European Commission, the Council of Europe and UNESCO. It aims to help interested organisations and individuals easily find information on current issues in international academic and professional mobility, and on procedures for the recognition of foreign qualifications.
ICORE promotes, supports and enhances Open Research and Open Education worldwide. The main objectives of ICORE are the recognition, progress and application of Open Research and Open Education: ICORE wants to bridge both worlds of Open Research and Open Education. The goal is the mutual re-usage of their results and outcomes, e.g. through the usage of digital resources from Open Research in Open Education.