Broadening the worldwide talent pool through free online education: Elizabeth Slavitt at TEDxBandra

Increased access to free, high-quality, online education will usher in an era of unparalleled social mobility and innovation as individuals, regardless of age or birthplace, have the opportunity to develop skills, knowledge, and talents. By enabling individuals to learn and pursue mastery at their own pace and to cultivate valuable skills at any age, these new, widely available educational resources will broaden the pool of talent the world needs to solve its most pressing problems. We are in the early stages of a movement that has the potential to democratize education and improve prospects for individuals and society.

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