NetEase, founded in 1997, is a leading China-based Internet technology company recognized as one of the pioneers in developing applications, services, and technologies for the Internet in China. Listed on NASDAQ since 2000, NetEase has been consistently ranked among the top-performing companies, including recognition as one of the Top 50 NASDAQ stocks in 2015. Today, the company is valued at more than 26 billion USD.
As part of its commitment to giving back to society, NetEase launched NetEase Open Courses (open.163.com) five years ago, with the mission of sharing knowledge worth spreading. Since then, the platform has become one of the most influential free education portals in China, serving millions of users, attracting millions of followers, and offering access to more than 40,000 high-quality academic videos.
NetEase Open Courses collaborates with leading universities and institutions in China and internationally. The platform has also formed partnerships with global organizations such as the BBC, TED Conferences, WISE, and Khan Academy, expanding access to world-class educational content. For its contributions, NetEase Open Courses has received numerous awards from academic authorities and government agencies in China.
Looking ahead, NetEase aims to further expand international partnerships and strengthen global recognition, continuing its mission of making high-quality education accessible to learners everywhere.
