Provides theoretical understanding of the link between open and lifelong learning and online distance education. Offers a critical discussion of distance, open and lifelong learning, with a focus on new and emerging challenges of online distance education in global learning communities.

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Foreword -- Preface -- Section I: Introduction -- Section II: Development and implementation of online lifelong learning -- Section III: Learning theories and online applications for lifelong learning -- Section IV: Tech-knowledge and communication technologies for lifelong learning -- Section V: Case studies in online education for lifelong learning -- About the authors -- Index.