The New York Times reported that Macmillan Publishing is unveiling DynamicBooks, a Wikipedia-like system that allows logged-in instructors to modify textbooks online. Though customizable online textbooks already exist, DynamicBooks ups the ante by allowing fine-tuning of individual sentences without consulting the original authors. Macmillan will reserve the right to remove objectionable material. The customized textbooks will be available in various venues, often at one-third the cost of traditional textbooks.
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A bit late and I don't know if it's been already covered: [1] and [2] So much for Wikipedia not giving legal or medical advice! 82.32.238.139 (talk) 13:25, 23 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]