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Open Educational Resources (OER) have revolutionized the landscape of education, democratizing access to knowledge and fostering an environment where learning is not bound by geographical or financial constraints. Especially in the realm of language learning and global citizenship, OERs play a pivotal role in bridging cultural and linguistic gaps, ensuring that every individual, regardless of their background, has the tools to become a global citizen. Here is a list of sites for language learning and global citizenship in our interconnected world:
- MIT OpenCourseWare (OCW): A pioneer in the OER movement, MIT OCW offers a plethora of courses, including those on languages and cultures.
- OpenStax: Known for its high-quality textbooks, OpenStax has resources for various subjects, including humanities that touch upon global citizenship.
- Digital Public Library of America (DPLA): Provides access to millions of photographs, manuscripts, and more, fostering global understanding.
- MERLOT: A curated collection of free and open online teaching, learning, and faculty development services.
- OER Commons: A comprehensive platform offering a wide range of resources, including those for language learning and global studies.
- Open Culture: Houses a vast collection of free language learning resources, audiobooks, and cultural materials.
- Global Digital Library: Focuses on making high-quality reading resources available to users across the globe in their native languages.
- ¡LIBRO LIBRE!: A free textbook for introductory Spanish
- Center for Open Educational Resources and Language Learning (COERLL): COERLL’s goal is to share open educational resources (OERs) with anyone interested in language learning.