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We’ll continue to share updates with the edX community of learners as we further develop courses and programs. Stay tuned!  Read more about this exciting initiative from the Facebook Reality Lab’s [blog](https://tech.fb.com/connect-2021-our-vision-for-the-metaverse/).  ### About edX edX is the global online learning platform that fuels the world’s ambition. edX was developed in 2012 by Harvard and MIT to make the world’s best education available to everyone. Today, as a part of 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU), edX connects over 86 million people with online learning to meet every professional moment. Together with top-ranked universities and organizations at the forefront of their fields, edX offers thousands of job-relevant programs across nearly every career discipline, from artificial intelligence and robotics to sustainability and public health. Find online courses, certificates, boot camps, and degrees that fuel your ambition at [edx.org](https://www.edx.org/?hs-referral=Pressroom). ### Contact **Email: **[press@edx.org](mailto:press@edx.org) [‹ Back to The Latest](https://press.edx.org/) ![Post Banner Image](https://press.edx.org/hubfs/EDX%20Press%20Release%20Hero-3.png) October 28, 2021 / edX Press # edX is an Education Partner for Meta, formerly the Facebook company, Immersive Learning Investment #### Enabling future development of the Metaverse through Spark AR curriculum **Cambridge, MA - **edX is pleased to announce that we are a launch partner for Meta's investment to create an ecosystem of learning around the metaverse, including training the next generation of creators, building immersive learning content, and increasing access to devices.  Announced at Connect 2021 developer conference, edX is collaborating with Meta to become a distribution partner for Spark AR Curriculum, helping increase economic opportunities by giving broader access to tools and education to become AR and Metaverse creators.  We look forward to sharing more information regarding the content that will be available on edX.org as part of this work. We’ll continue to share updates with the edX community of learners as we further develop courses and programs. Stay tuned!  Read more about this exciting initiative from the Facebook Reality Lab’s [blog](https://tech.fb.com/connect-2021-our-vision-for-the-metaverse/).  ### About edX edX is the global online learning platform that fuels the world’s ambition. edX was developed in 2012 by Harvard and MIT to make the world’s best education available to everyone. Today, as a part of 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU), edX connects over 86 million people with online learning to meet every professional moment. Together with top-ranked universities and organizations at the forefront of their fields, edX offers thousands of job-relevant programs across nearly every career discipline, from artificial intelligence and robotics to sustainability and public health. 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