Hi Ann, I’ve seen many projects specify their audiences as “global” or identify the target readers as someone enrolled in, for example, an introductory level course in any institution around the world. Carrying out this goal requires not only making the content representative of global audiences, but also improving the core team creating the content in the first place. I think stating very clearly that one of the goals of the project is to move away from a US-centric approach is important. This will make it explicit to authors but also potential collaborators from all over that they (and their perspectives are welcome).
I’ve compiled a list of some examples:
- Using modular content, as described in the https://forum.rebus.community/t/human-geography-project-summary/614:
- Specific calls for participation to involve subject matter experts from around the world: in the Call for contributors to OpenStax Psychology book, Call for Peer Reviewers: History of Applied Science and Technology
- Even making small changes to examples in the book, such as editing names so they are representative of the actual makeup of classrooms: example tweet from Rajiv Jhangiani
