China Online Education Group announced that Mr. Michael Farley has joined the Company as Head of North American Operations, effective immediately. Mr. Farley will be in charge of the Company's teacher sourcing, recruiting and training, as well as branding and business development in North America. Mr. Farley has over 30 years' experience in educational management and reform in the United States, during which time he developed innovative educational programs and established new schools in Washington, D.C., Michigan, Virginia, Illinois, and Utah. Through his work, Mr. Farley has engaged with over 500 schools in more than 20 states and several different countries. Student-centered learning and the use of technology in the classroom to enable effective personalized learning have been core areas of his concentration. Mr. Farley has also developed a keen understanding of Chinese culture and educational practices, while helping establish international schools in China.