ABSTRACT
This part introduction presents an overview of the key concepts discussed in the subsequent chapters. The part focuses on the educational uses of communication technologies. It draws on higher education needs and international tele-education take marketing and policy-determination approach. The part also focuses on institutions involved in international tele-education. It describes the worldwide activity in educational program production and distribution, looking at national, international and regional organizations. The part discusses the existing institutional structure, noting the clear need for a central distribution point in individual countries, rather than the proliferation without adequate coordination. It examines the establishment of an international entity to perform similar functions, but he recognizes the potential political pitfalls that could hinder development of such an entity. The part identifies several significant social benefits, as well as a number of major functions, that a marriage could provide.
