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The growing importance of Lifelong Learning must be seen against the background of profound changes, reflected in all aspects of our living environment. These changes concern the global environment, but also our personal, economic, social, cultural and political environments. Lifelong Learning is a ‘must’ in the real-life context of the Knowledge Society and covers “all purposeful learning from the cradle to the grave” of very divers groups of learners. The Lifelong Learning environment has specific characteristics and is strongly supported by Information and Communication Technology. Sustainability of the learning environment is a critical issue. The growing demand for Lifelong Learning will force educational institutions to change.
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Divjak et al. (2004). Lifelong Learning in the Digital Age. In: Van Weert, T.J., Kendall, M. (eds) Lifelong Learning in the Digital Age. IFIP The International Federation for Information Processing, vol 137. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/1-4020-7843-9_1
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