The EAOI is a flexible online educational institution in Russia that provides higher education and professional development programs to over 6,000 degree-seeking and 10,000 short-term students. It aims to open new opportunities for lifelong learning, especially for working professionals. Key aspects include its regional network of 8 subsidiaries and 30 offices, state-certified degree programs, and innovative Global Electric Educational Environment e-learning platform developed in-house that can support tens of thousands of online students. The EAOI Rector proposes areas of cooperation including joint educational programs and support services.