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Flat World Knowledge, Inc.

Flat World Knowledge is a publisher of open textbooks for higher education that are made available for free online. Educators have the freedom to use the books as-is, or to mix, mash or edit them to suit their unique classroom requirements. Students can access the books for free, or purchase low cost print-on-demand, audio, or downloadable versions. The company backs its textbooks with an online social learning platform that allows students to learn from each other as well as from the book.

Primary Segment: Education & Training

URL: www.flatworldknowledge.com

Trading: Private

Education & Training


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