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 Distance learning refers to the acquisition of knowledge and skills through mediated information and instruction. It has many names and many definitions. It is used in all areas of formal education and by individuals independently pursuing lifelong learning.

At its best, 'distance learning' means learning - anytime . . .anywhere . . .at your own pace . . .the best instructors . . .the best content . . .the best media . . .interaction with others . . .positive results.

Today's primary delivery system for distance learning is the Internet's World Wide Web which integrates technological systems and media. The Internet and distance learning are interrelated works in progress - growing rapidly and changing dramatically.

The overarching need is to integrate systems, services, resources and instruction to create a seamless web - removing all obstacles to focusing the learner's attention on knowledge to be acquired and applied. To move toward this solution and beyond, the business side of distance learning needs both competing and cooperating entrepreneurs who can contribute their expertise to this goal - educational service providers, infrastructure providers, application service providers, content service providers, independent software vendors, systems integrators and as yet unnamed others.

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