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From Bold Idea to Global Legacy: 25 Years of MIT OpenCourseWare

Wed April 8, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - 9:30 pm GMT

Celebrate 25 years of MIT OpenCourseWare (OCW)—a bold experiment that became a global movement. This symposium brings together learners, educators, supporters, open knowledge leaders, and the MIT community to honor OCW’s extraordinary impact and to chart the future of open education.

Since its launch in 2001, OCW has empowered millions worldwide with free access to MIT course materials. This anniversary offers a moment to recognize the vibrant ecosystem that sustains open knowledge as a public good—and to reaffirm MIT’s mission-driven leadership in ensuring that high-quality learning remains accessible to all.

Join us for an engaging, dynamic, and celebratory program featuring MIT leadership, pioneering faculty, global learners, open education innovators, and philanthropic partners. Together, we will explore OCW’s legacy, its role in the evolving open ecosystem, and the opportunities and challenges ahead.

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Date:
Wed April 8, 2026
Time(Europe/London):
3:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Event Website
https://openlearning.mit.edu/events/bold-idea-global-legacy-25-years-mit-opencourseware
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