Who is World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)

The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) is an international consortium where member organizations, a full-time staff, and the public, work together to develop standards for the World Wide Web.

W3C's mission is: "To lead the World Wide Web to its full potential by developing protocols and guidelines that ensure long-term growth for the Web".

W3C also engages in education and outreach, develops software, and serves as an open forum for discussion about the Web.