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Advancing Education Through Open Educational Resources: Challenges, Progress, and Strategies for a National OER Policy in Mauritius
Abstract
Open Educational Resources (OER) are revolutionising education by providing freely accessible and adaptable learning materials that align with global goals for inclusive education. In Mauritius, a Small Island Developing State (SIDS), the National OER Policy adopted in December 2022 aims to enhance educational access and equity in line with Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4). This paper highlights Mauritius’s efforts to advance equitable education through OERs, aligning with Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4). It examines the policy’s implementation, highlighting progress such as the establishment of the National OER Repository of Mauritius (NORM) and the development of 88 OER-based courses. Despite these achievements, challenges including limited infrastructure, coordination gaps, and capacity constraints persist. Drawing on policy documents, international frameworks, and academic literature, this paper proposes strategies to advance OER adoption, positioning Mauritius as a model for SIDS in leveraging OER for educational transformation.
PCF11 Sub-Theme: Changing Mindsets for Inclusive Open Education
Paper ID: 2110
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Mauritius
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Africa
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2025-09
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Commonwealth of Learning (COL)