Creative Commons/ Where is it going?

Creative Commons licenses have grown to include nation-specific differences in copyright law. Copyright owners can now choose either a generic license or one that reflects laws in one of nearly three dozen countries. This process of adding variations of licenses to accommodate the copyright landscape is likely to continue, increasing the adoption of the licenses by a wider range of content owners. As understanding of the licenses spreads, greater numbers of content users will specifically seek out material that is covered by a Creative Commons license. A renewed sense of openness—rather than restrictiveness—will support new educational efforts, particularly in developing countries, that cross institutional and national boundaries. Educational content will be shared freely, with programs and degrees based on learning objects and resources from multiple sources.http://www.educause.edu/eli