2.3 Creative Commons today

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As a set of legal tools, a non-profit, as well as a global network and movement, Creative Commons has evolved in many ways over the course of its history.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this section of the course, you will be able to:

  • differentiate between Creative Commons as a set of licences, a movement and a non-profit organisation
  • explain the role of the CC Global Network
  • describe the basic areas of work for CC as a non-profit organisation.

Reflection

Are you already involved with Creative Commons as a creator, reuser and/or advocate? Would you like to be?

Final remarks

Introduction