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The OportUnidad project explores the adoption of strategies and channels that embrace the principles of openness and reusability within the context of educational institutions. The project intends to foster the adoption and pilot of open educational practices (OEP), and open educational resources (OER) in Latin America as a bottom-up approach to develop a common Higher Education Area. The initiative also opens the possibility to provide free educational resources for self-learners, in terms of informal and lifelong learning.

E-book from  EDUCAUSE.edu on how information technology is changing thinking and practice in higher education. Focused mainly on North America, but relevant globally

In consonance with the mission of Commonwealth of Learning, Commonwealth Educational Media Centre for Asia promotes the meaningful, relevant, and appropriate use of information and communication technologies to serve the educational and training needs of Commonwealth member states in Asia.

JISC site providing information and guidance on open educational resources

This is a very useful site for information on sharing or using Open Educational Resources

A web platform for pursuing informal lifelong learning by connecting with others from around the globe who share professional and personal development interests, by providing self-directed educational opportunities, and by making life a shared experiment in growth

eLearning, Education Technology and Teacher Blog from OpenColleges, Australia.

A site dedicated to the promotion of informal learning and social learning

The International Journal of Information and Education Technology

A huge variety of resources (info-kits, tools and topic information) to support further and higher education. UK based and focused, but many of the topics will be relevant internationally.

Project report on innovation and especially the use of information and communication technologies in teaching and learning for aquaculture, fisheries and aquatic resources management education

Here's the first report from WorkPackage 5 to get the group started.

UK legal guidance for ICT use in education research and external engagement

Website of the Information Society Unit of the EC Joint Research Centre, Institute for Prospective Technological Studies project on use of Web 2.0 technologies in training and education - includes reports and case studies.

Portal for information about online and distance learning courses in Europe

Website providing information and opportunities for young people across Europe

This site is a joint initiative of the European Commission, the Council of Europe and UNESCO. It aims to help interested organisations and individuals easily find information on current issues in international academic and professional mobility, and on procedures for the recognition of foreign qualifications.