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=A comparison of eLearning practices in different cultural settings within a globalised world =

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 * = =United Arab Emirates = ||= =India = ||= =New Zealand = ||
 * [[image:http://www.manyflags.com/images/International/AE.jpg align="left"]] || = [[image:http://www.manyflags.com/images/International/IN.jpg align="left"]] = || = [[image:http://www.manyflags.com/images/International/NZ.jpg align="left"]] = ||


 * Purpose **** : ** The failure of many e–learning systems in a globalised world to take into account the **culture of the learner l**eads to a perpetuation of disadvantages and inequalities that exist under models of learning and teaching operating today. This wiki will compare the growth of e-learning in three countries with particular reference to infrastructure and cultural settings.
 * Scope **** : ** The settings for this study will be the United Arab Emirates, India and New Zealand. E-learning within these countries will be examined looking at practices and issues which have strengthened or weakened learning taking into account a cultural perspective.


 * Relevance: ** Globalisation, it has been alleged, will lead to a sterilized, sanitized and trivialized global commercial culture. How do we retain group culture while taking advantage of the benefits globalisation offers for e-learning? Group members have chosen areas of interest which will have practical application in their teaching practice today or the future.


 * Topic Outline: **
 * General discussion of definitions
 * United Arab Emirates (Nigel)
 * India (Mercy)
 * New Zealand – Maori (Sean)
 * Comparisons and suggestions