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Lord knows there's a lot of bad news in the world today to get you down, but there is one big thing happening that leaves me incredibly hopeful about the future, and that is the budding revolution in global online higher education.
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What this quote means
Despite the negativity in the world, the growth of online higher education offers hope for a better future.
In a time when negative news dominates headlines, Thomas Friedman emphasizes the transformative power of online higher education as a beacon of hope. This budding revolution signifies not only an expansion of accessible learning opportunities but also represents a shift toward a more informed and educated global society, which can lead to positive change in the future.
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EducationHopeFutureOnlineRevolution
In practice
Example use cases
In a keynote speech about the future of education, this quote can inspire educators to embrace online learning.
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