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CC’s #BetterSharing Collection | April: The More We Share, The More We Have

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An illustration of a chain of yellowish cartoon people passing blue pages hand-to-hand, with some writing on the pages as they pass, as blue paper airplanes fly down, surrounded by the text: The More We Share, The More We Have (series 1/2)” by Pietro Soldi for Creative Commons & Fine Acts is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

As part of our #20CC anniversary, last year we joined forces with Fine Acts to spark a global dialogue on what better sharing looks like in action. Our #BetterSharing collection of illustrations was the result — we gathered insights from 12 prominent open advocates around the world and tasked 12 renowned artists who embrace openness…

Eight case studies show opportunities, challenges, and needs of low-capacity and non-Western cultural heritage institutions

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An abstract artwork that looks like a system of rivers spread out across orange and yellow land, opening to a bay with the text

In October 2021, Creative Commons launched a call for case studies on open access in cultural institutions such as galleries, libraries, archives and museums (GLAMs), from low-capacity, non-Western institutions, or representing marginalized,underrepresented communities from various parts of the world. The aim of the open call was to help generate a more global, inclusive, and equitable…

Eight open GLAM case studies selected: discover the successful projects and their leaders!

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In October 2021, Creative Commons launched a call for case studies on open access in cultural institutions, such as galleries, libraries, archives and museums (GLAMs), from low-capacity, non-Western institutions, or representing marginalized, underrepresented communities from various regions. The aim of the open call was to help generate a more global, inclusive, and equitable picture and…

Mainstreaming OER in Latin America and The Caribbean

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The fifth Regional OER Consultation for the Latin America and Caribbean region was held in Sao Paulo, Brazil on 3rd-4th April. The event was in preparation for the 2nd OER World Congress that will be held in Ljubljana, Slovenia in September of this year. The meeting was organized by the Commonwealth of Learning (COL), alongside partners UNESCO,…

São Paulo Legislative Assembly Passes OER Bill

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UPDATE: As of 15 February 2013 this bill has been vetoed by the Governor of the State of Sao Paulo. Last year we wrote about the introduction of an OER bill in Brazil. Yesterday, the State of São Paulo approved PL 989/2011, which establishes a policy whereby educational resources developed or purchased with government funds…