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Distance learning

Study at home often carried out online or via CD-Rom and workbooks. Distance learning is an approach to studying,  in which lectures are broadcast or classes are conducted by communication or over the Internet, without the necessity for the student to attend a school or college. This may also be referred to as Distance Education.

See also:
E learning