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Open Education Global Conference 2021: Call for Proposals

Open Education Global and the Université de Nantes, hosts of the Open Education Global 2021 Online Conference and the Open Education Global 2021 In-person Congress are pleased to announce that the Call for Proposals to the Online Conference is now open! This year, the Open Education Global 2021 Conference will focus the entire conference around […]

Isla Haddow-Flood on May 3, 2021

Open Education Global Announces 2021 Board Election Results

The Open Education Global (OEG) concluded the Board of Directors 2021 elections on the 1st April 2021. There were five Board positions to be filled. The results of this election saw two new members elected, who are Lisa Young and Diana Hernández. Three existing board members were reinstated for an additional term, these are Hsu-Tien […]

Isla Haddow-Flood on April 21, 2021

Open Education Global Receives Grant for the Regional Leaders of Open Education (RLOE) Network Project

Open Education Global (OEG) and the Community College Consortium for Open Education Resources (CCCOER) have been awarded a 2-year grant by ECMC Foundation to fund the Regional Leaders for Open Education (RLOE) Network project. The Regional Leaders of Open Education (RLOE) Network program aims to inform and grow leadership at postsecondary institutions, library consortia, and […]

Susan Huggins on February 16, 2021

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UNESCO Patronage for Open Education Global 2021 Conference

We are pleased to announce that UNESCO has awarded Patronage for Open Education Global 2021 (OE Global 2021) Conference. OE Global 2021 is hosted by the Université de Nantes, in Nantes, France, 5 – 7 October 2021. Professor Colin de La Higuera, UNESCO Chair in teacher training technologies with OER & Chair of […]

Susan Huggins on January 22, 2021

Congratulations to Willem van Valkenburg, a SURF Education Award Recipient

The Open Education Global congratulates Willem van Valkenburg as one of the recipients of the 2020 SURF Education Awards for his contribution to education innovation. This is an annual award recognizing individuals involved in education committed to raising education to a higher level through innovation. Willem was presented this award along with four others during […]

Susan Huggins on December 8, 2020

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OEGlobal 2020 Summary and A Look Ahead

OEGlobal 2020 officially concluded…. The 2020 conference officially concluded with multiple “firsts” as well as new records. Necessitated by the global pandemic, this was the first-ever virtual Open Education Global Conference. To support the virtual conference, in addition to the host, Taipei Medical University, the conference was also supported by two co-hosts, TU Delft and […]

Susan Huggins on November 27, 2020

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Université de Nantes will Host the 2021 Open Education Global Conference

Open Education Global is pleased to announce that the University of Nantes will host the 2021 Open Education Global Conference, 5 – 7, October 2021. Université de Nantes is located in a beautiful natural environment situated in the heart of Nantes, a city two hours from Paris in the West of France (500,000 inhabitants). Nantes […]

Susan Huggins on November 19, 2020

Open Education Global’s CCCOER Awarded Grant to Support Anti-Racism with OER

The Open Education Global is pleased to announce that the Community College Consortium for OER (CCCOER), jointly with College of the Canyons received a grant awarded by the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, for an Open for Anti-Racism (OFAR) Project for the California community colleges. The one-year project aims to demonstrate how faculty can use […]

Susan Huggins on November 4, 2020

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OEG Announces the Recipients of the 2020 Open Education Awards for Excellence, Open Assets Awards, Open Practices Awards, and Special Awards

The Open Education Awards for Excellence, presented by the OEG Board of Directors, provide an annual recognition to outstanding contributions in the Open Education community. These awards recognize achievements in the areas of open assets, open practices, and in special areas.

Susan Huggins on October 11, 2020

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OEG Announces the Recipients of the 2020 Open Education Awards for Excellence, Individual Awards

The Open Education Awards for Excellence, presented by the OEG Board of Directors, provide an annual recognition to outstanding contributions in the Open Education community. The recipients of these awards demonstrate excellence, goes above and beyond, and exemplifies dedicated and enthusiastic leadership in open education.

Susan Huggins on October 11, 2020