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Globalization in higher education occurs due to a number of interrelated
economic, socio-political , and technological factors (Mason, 1998). Economically,

higher education institutions are encouraged to accommodate international

students who pay full fees without subsidy. From the student's point of view, they
want to have international experience, which is expected to add additional values
and have positive impact socially, culturally, and professionally on global job

competition. Access to global higher education is made possible by availability of
information and communication technology for anybody with an access to this

facility.

By using the right technology, distance higher education institutions have
the potentials and chances to provide services to clients in global context, which

parts of the planet they live in. This is in line with egalitarian philosophy and
principles of distance higher education institution with flexibility, openness, and

accessibility for users regardless of their geographical locations, geopolitical,
social and economic conditions . However, there are some problems to be solved

in a distance higher education institution before it becomes a prominent service

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