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 ====Why do we need badges?====
-*In today's world, learning happens everywhere. With multiple pathways for learners to gain competencies and skills.
+In today's world, learning happens anywhere and everywhere. Despite increased opportunities for learning, there’s still an essential piece missing: We need formal recognition for these newly earned and hard-won competencies and skills. One solution is an open badge ecosystem that can help bridge this gap.
-*Learning opportunities have grown to include multiple contexts, experiences and interactions. And have become more social, informal, participatory, creative and lifelong.
-*What's missing is the public recognition of these competencies and skills. It's often difficult to get credit or recognition for these new forms of learning.
-*A badge system can fill this gap. Providing the critical missing piece for the web and other new learning environments to realize their full potential.
 ====What are the benefits of badges?====