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11/25/24, 2:55 PM 3rd UNESCO World OER Congress in Dubai draws to successful conclusion with action plan to empower students across world
Organization (ICESCO), and the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific
Organization (ALECSO) also attended the event. Moreover, Malaysia, Morocco, Cuba, and

Madagascar highlighted prominent experiences implementing open education solutions.
Participants engaged in vital discussions regarding important topics related to harnessing

open solutions for building flexible digital ecosystems. They underscored the significance of
leveraging cutting-edge technologies, such as AI and machine learning, to increase digital

accessibility. The discussions also highlighted the advancement of worldwide digital
cooperation and the resolution of intellectual property concerns in advanced technologies and

AI. Furthermore, they explored methods to improve equitable educational opportunities and
address the educational requirements of the African continent, small island developing states,
and youth with regard to obtaining quality and fair education.

The congress discussions involved a range of initiatives covering AI and OER. They
highlighted the UNESCO University Twinning Network on Open Education and the UNESCO

Sustainable Development Solutions Network’s Open Educational Resource Repository.
Moreover, strategies to expand access to open educational content were explored locally and

globally.
Furthermore, the congress examined the report on side sessions related to the

implementation of UNESCO's 2019 recommendation on open educational resources. It
focused on the ‘Dubai Declaration on Open Educational Resources’, which emphasized the

advancement of quality and inclusive education, the building of new workforce capacities,
policies regarding open educational digital resources, ensuring quality and accessibility, the

sustainability of public digital resources, and fostering partnerships to enhance digital
collaboration.
The congress put forth key recommendations for countries to offer these educational

resources as part of a 7-year strategy aimed at empowering a larger number of students
globally. The conclusion of the congress delivered a significantly positive and influential

message, highlighting the remarkable potential of OER and its role in achieving
comprehensive accessibility of knowledge.

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