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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that everyone has the right to education. Education — the development of the child's personality, talents and mental and physical abilities to their fullest potential — is a cornerstone of our society, enshrined in the UN Convention for the Rights of the Child. | The Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that everyone has the right to education. Education — the development of the child's personality, talents and mental and physical abilities to their fullest potential — is a cornerstone of our society, enshrined in the UN Convention for the Rights of the Child. | ||
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The UNESCO 2012 Paris OER Declaration states that UNESCO member states (including the UK) should: | The UNESCO 2012 Paris OER Declaration states that UNESCO member states (including the UK) should: | ||
<span class="c28">Promote and use OER to widen access to education at all levels, both formal and non-formal, in a perspective of lifelong learning, thus contributing to social inclusion, gender equity and special needs education. Improve both cost-efficiency and quality of teaching and learning outcomes through greater use of OER.</span> | <span class="c28">Promote and use OER to widen access to education at all levels, both formal and non-formal, in a perspective of lifelong learning, thus contributing to social inclusion, gender equity and special needs education. Improve both cost-efficiency and quality of teaching and learning outcomes through greater use of OER.</span> | ||
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The use and creation of open content can support many different teaching and learning approaches, but is strongly linked to, and supports, open education approaches. Globally, educators and groups are working to make, share and promote Open Educational Resources. | The use and creation of open content can support many different teaching and learning approaches, but is strongly linked to, and supports, open education approaches. Globally, educators and groups are working to make, share and promote Open Educational Resources. | ||
