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Course Hero is a U.S.-based edtech firm that runs an online platform where learners can find study materials and tutoring support tailored to their courses. The company was established in 2006 by Cornell University students Andrew Grauer and Gregor Carrigan, with the initial goal of enabling college students to exchange academic materials like lecture notes, exams, and assignments.
Its library contains a wide variety of learning tools, such as study guides, practice questions, infographics, class notes, detailed explanations, essays, lab reports, and video content. These materials are uploaded by users or produced by educators, building an extensive collection of academic aids. Users can obtain full access either through a paid subscription or by uploading their own documents to earn unlocks for viewing and downloading resources.
The company has grown its capabilities via key acquisitions. It purchased Symbolab, a math problem-solving tool, in October 2020, strengthening its STEM resources. Later, in June 2021, it acquired LitCharts, a provider of literature guides, which added to its offerings in the humanities.
Substantial investment has supported this expansion. In December 2021, Course Hero raised $380 million in a Series C funding round, achieving a valuation of $3.6 billion. Wellington Management led the round, with participation from investors including Sequoia Capital Global Equities, OMERS Growth Equity, and D1 Capital Partners.
However, the platform has encountered criticism, mainly over copyright concerns. Users can share educational files, which has sometimes resulted in unauthorized posting of instructors' copyrighted exams, quizzes, and guides. Although its policy states users must own the rights to content they upload, Course Hero does not verify this beforehand or alert copyright owners. In response to complaints, the company follows the Digital Millennium Copyright Act by taking down infringing material when it receives a valid notice.
In essence, Course Hero functions as a broad online learning environment, supplying students with diverse study materials and tutoring. While it has greatly increased its services and reach since founding, it continues to manage issues surrounding content ownership and copyright adherence.
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