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This open textbook is being utilized in a Global Studies course for undergraduate or graduate students by Elizabeth Nash at CSU San Marcos. The open textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to globalization, helping students understand the social, political, economic, cultural, and environmental systems that shape our interconnected world while preparing them to engage thoughtfully as informed and responsible global citizens. Throughout the course, I alternate between assigned OER chapters and copyrighted readings and videos, and helpful websites that connect the material to current events and give students additional context, examples, and perspectives to deepen their understanding. The main motivation to adopt an open textbook was to promote equity by giving all students free, immediate access to high-quality course materials, while also offering content in multiple formats to meet a variety of learning needs. Most student access the open textbook in through library reserves or via direct links and PDFs provided on the Canvas course page.