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What if the key to global access to high-quality education isn't policy reform or private investment, but open source software? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sit down with Scott Anderberg, CEO of Moodle, to explore how one of the world’s most widely used learning platforms is quietly transforming education in ways that extend far beyond the classroom. Scott’s journey is anything but linear. From helpdesk support in Denver to leading online education efforts across the US, UK, and Australia, his international experience has shaped a clear mission: to make education more accessible, more inclusive, and more creative. His role at Moodle aligns perfectly with that goal. We discuss what open source really means in the context of education and why it continues to be misunderstood. Scott explains how Moodle’s global community of developers and educators contributes everything from security-tested code to deeply localised customisations that enable learning to happen anywhere, even in places without electric