IV. Impediments to Standardization

No two institutions face the exact same barriers when it comes to public awareness, funding, or size. The unique administrative and student environment of each institution plays a large part in the success of an OER program. However, it’s possible to isolate some of the variances in the structure and experiences of these model OER programs and attribute them to specific causes. By recognizing these differences, institutions can acknowledge where and why it is necessary to structure an OER production program differently in order to meet their particular institution’s needs.