The document discusses how the internet is revolutionizing education through various open educational resources and online courses. It describes how MIT began providing academic course materials online in 2001 and complete courses in 2006, increasing access to education. Several open education platforms are mentioned that provide free online lectures, courses, and learning opportunities from universities worldwide. These include Khan Academy, Academic Earth, P2PU, and others. The document also discusses how Skype has been used to enable remote guest lectures and English language lessons. While open resources have increased global access to education, it remains unclear if online learning can fully replace the traditional university experience.