What you want to ask is what's the difference between National Open University and Liaoning Open University? The difference between National Open University and Liaoning Open University lies in the definition. Because the predecessor of the National Open University is the Central Radio and TV University, which is directly under the Ministry of Education. It is a new-type institution of higher learning with the mission of promoting lifelong learning, supported by modern information technology, and featuring "internet plus", which is open to the whole country. Liaoning Open University (Liaoning Dianzhong) is an institution of higher learning sponsored by the Liaoning Provincial People's Government and headed by the Provincial Department of Education. It is committed to building a lifelong education system in Liaoning and providing support services for lifelong learning for all.