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The U.K. Open University in Africa

From: In Partnership, 2009 (Open University International Partnerships) The Open University currently works in two ways in Africa. First, it works across national boundaries. The...

Review of ‘The State of e-Learning in Canada’: or life in a parallel universe

You may be under the illusion that to reach a parallel universe you have to go on a star trek or do quantum physics....

Canadian virtualization technology delivers computer access to students in Brazil

Eisen, H. (2009) Green Teach: Canadian virtualization technology delivers computer access to millions of students in Brazil Backbone June/July Backbone is a bi-monthly magazine delivered...

T-Learning (digital TV) in Brazil: the BEACON project

From the EuroPace Newsletter BEACON is creating a Brazilian‐European consortium for organisations interested in t‐Learning. BEACON (Brazilian‐European Consortium for DTT Services) is a specific targeted research...

Rural Botswana Goes Online

Nthaga, L. (2009) Rural Botswana Goes Online eLearning Africa Newsletter, May 12 Botswana has mobilised a project for the establishment of information centres equipped with...

2009 Global Forum,‘Global Connections – Local Impacts: Best Practices, Models and Policies for Cross-Border...

Taking place this October in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the 2009 Global Forum,‘Global Connections – Local Impacts: Best Practices, Models and Policies for Cross-Border Higher...

Business Model for Successful eLearning Centres

Tounsi, M. (2009) Business Model for Successful eLearning Centres e-Learning Africa Newsportal, April 7 An interview describing the development of Gatlin International's programs in Africa,...

Distance Learning in Conflict Zones: Tales from the African Virtual University (AVU)

Traore, S. (2009) Distance Learning in Conflict Zones: Tales from the African Virtual University (AVU) e-Learning Africa Newsportal, April 7 Extract: 'In Somalia, torn apart...

Sustainable Open Source Solutions for Africa – Myth or Reality?

e-Learning Africa (2009) Sustainable Open Source Solutions for Africa – Myth or Reality? e-Learning Africa Newsportal April 7 Interesting contributions from speakers at the e-Learning...

Nigeria’s Universities Commission explores distance learning

Open University Worldwide Nigeria’s Universities Commission explores distance learning In Partnership Feb (Note: not available online) The Open University (U.K.) joined a round table...