Latest News from SPARC
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Monday, May 4, 2020
Cengage/McGraw-Hill Merger Called Off
Open EducationTextbook publishing giants Cengage and McGraw-Hill have called off their planned merger amid widespread opposition and antitrust concerns.
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Friday, May 1, 2020
Q&A: Cengage/McGraw-Hill Merger, One Year and Counting
Open EducationIt's been a year since publishing giants Cengage and McGraw-Hill announced plans to merge. We provide an update on where it stands and what it means for higher education.
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Monday, April 27, 2020
SPARC in the Age of COVID-19
Open Access · Open Data · Open EducationAs the first weeks of life in the age of COVID-19 have unfolded, we provide an update on SPARC’s continued important work.
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Wednesday, April 22, 2020
SPARC Open Education Leadership Program: Building Advocacy and Community in Unprecedented Times
Open EducationAs it gears up for a fourth year, SPARC's first-of-its-kind online leadership program for open education advocates is adapting to changing times. In this article, we share the latest exciting ideas and inspiring stories from participants and graduates.
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Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Annual OER Survey: Momentum Continues to Grow as Landscape Evolves
Open EducationA new report from Bay View Analytics (formerly the Babson Survey Research Group) provides an updated look at the impact of open educational resources on the college textbook landscape.
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Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Opening on SPARC Team
Open Access · Open Data · Open EducationSPARC has a rare opening on our small, dynamic team. We are currently looking for a full-time Programs & Operations Specialist.
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Friday, January 17, 2020
Join SPARC in Celebrating Public Domain Day on January 30, online or in-person!
Open Access · Open Data · Open EducationSPARC is delighted to partner with the Internet Archive, the Institute for Intellectual Property & Social Justice, Creative Commons, and American University’s Program on Information Justice and Intellectual Property to host the 2020 Public Domain Day celebration in Washington, DC.
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