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Former VC of Shiv Nadar University joins Coursera as senior advisor

Nikhil Sinha will play a key role in developing Coursera's international strategy and partnerships.

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Global open online education provider Coursera has appointed Nikhil Sinha as Senior Adviser Global Initiatives.

Sinha will play a key role in developing Coursera’s international strategy and partnerships in order to grow its community. Currently over 140 top universities offers online courses to over 17 million registered learners globally.

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Sinha was until recently the founding Vice Chancellor of the Shiv Nadar University.

“I believe online education will play a significant role in opening new doors for many millions of capable people in India and all over the world,” Sinha said.

On his appointment, Rick Levin, CEO, Coursera said, “we are thrilled to welcome Nikhil to the Coursera team. Nikhil brings with him a rich blend of leadership experiences from both the academic and the corporate sectors.”

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