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US Department of State Unveils Arabic Open Book Project
Earlier today, US Secretary of...
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US Department of State Unveils Arabic Open Book Project
Earlier today, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton unveiled the Open Book Project (remarks, project page, press notice), an initiative to expand access to free, high-quality educational materials in Arabic, with a particular focus on science and technology. These resources will be released under open licenses that allow their free use, sharing, and adaptation to local context.
The initiative will:
Support the creation of Arabic-language Open Educational Resources (OER) and the translation of existing OER into Arabic.
Disseminate the resources free of charge through project partners and their platforms.
Offer training and support to governments, educators, and students to put existing OER to use and develop their own.
Raise awareness of the potential of OER and promote uptake of online learning materials.
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