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Happy Pi Day everyone! How many digits can you recite from memory? (Image by Mykl Roventine on flickr. CC-BY-NC-SA)

We’re more than HALFWAY through the MIT 24-Hour Challenge! 🌓 So far, 166 donors have stepped up to support MIT OpenCourseWare. We need to reach 400 donors by midnight EST to unlock an additional $20,000 for open education. Why does it matter? Ask Freesia. She used OCW in an isolated town in Australia to teach herself physics at 15. Today, she’s a startup founder. 🚀 As Freesia says, “Knowledge is in the palms of the hungry.” Help us keep those palms full. Give now to help us unlock the $20,000 challenge gift! ➡️ giving.mit.edu/24hc-ocw

The call for proposals for #OEGlobal26 has gone out. We went to hear your ideas! See more more info below!

Today, as part of the MIT 24-Hour Challenge, you can help amplify the impact of MIT OpenCourseWare’s free and open educational resources. Every day, hundreds of thousands of people turn to MIT OpenCourseWare to learn something new, advance their knowledge, or pursue a passion — all for free. That’s a lot of learning in only 24 hours! Imagine how far your donation can go! Please make a gift to MIT OpenCourseWare before 11:59 p.m. EST. 👉 giving.mit.edu/24hc-ocw

New episode! We sit down with science photographer Felice Frankel to talk about AI, misinformation, and what it means to create trustworthy images in science. Felice explains how she thinks about accuracy and clarity, and we explore how AI tools might help — or complicate — scientific communication. Watch on our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/4d8WKOX

In the spirit of Open Education Week, MIT Open Learning is hosting a conversation on the power of unlocking knowledge for free and the future of #OpenEducation on Thursday, March 12, 10:00–10:45 AM ET. Curt Newton (director of MIT OpenCourseWare) and Dana Doyle (senior director of the MITx Courses) will reflect on their years of working in open education, look back at the global spread of open learning, and discuss what’s ahead for the movement. Hosted by Yvonne N. with time for Q&A. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eJQk5UkM OEGlobal #OEWeek26 #OEWeek #OpenLearning #OnlineLearning #LifelongLearning

Open education continues to transform how the world learns — and MIT has played a leading role for over two decades. On March 12 at 10 AM EST, join Yvonne N. MIT Open Learning for an in‑depth discussion on the evolving landscape of free and open knowledge. Featuring: • Dana Doyle, who oversees the creation of MITx open online courses and leads a team supporting faculty in developing accessible, high‑quality learning experiences. • Curt Newton, who directs MIT OpenCourseWare and supports millions of global learners through openly shared materials from 2,500+ MIT courses. Together, they’ll share insights on building sustainable, impactful open education models and what opportunities lie ahead for learners, educators, and institutions. This conversation includes time for your questions. RSVP today https://bit.ly/40gykLR

Join us for “The Power of Free Knowledge: How MIT Open Learning is Shaping Tomorrow’s Open Education Landscape”, happening March 12, 2026 at 10:00–10:45 AM EST. This online conversation brings together two leaders in the open education movement: • Dana Doyle, Senior Director of the MITx Program • Curt Newton, Director of MIT OpenCourseWare They’ll dive into standout moments from their decades advancing open education, discuss MIT’s global impact through free learning resources, and explore what’s ahead for the future of open knowledge. A Q&A will follow. If you're passionate about open education, equitable access, or the future of digital learning, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. 🔗 RSVP and event details: https://bit.ly/40gykLR

Here are some of MIT OpenCourseWare's latest courses and resources, ranging from Deep Learning to Public Finance and Public Policy. Learn how you can celebrate Open Education Week with an Open Conversation on The Power of Free Knowledge.

Do you want to use MIT OpenCourseWare on your mobile phone even when you’re offline? We’re pleased to announce an initial release of this new feature, MIT OCW To Go! Simply open https://ocwtogo.mit.edu/ in your phone's browser and start learning! Perfect for limited internet access, mobile plans with data caps, and travelers, we offer a select list of fully downloadable materials for mobile offline use. Check it out and let us know what you think!