Apple seems hellbent on expanding its market share and opening up its ecosystem to new users, and the iPad Mini is poised to do that in a big way.

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"We hope to support millions of teachers around the world in expanding their skills, networks and knowledge, by opening up access to some of the best resources out there, free of cost, " said co-founder Daphne Koller.

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Blurb is now considering opening up into the so-called BRIC countries as well as expanding operations in Australia, New Zealand, and Canada.

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