This is what GEDS should strive for. It should be noted that in many third world countries universities are frequently closed. A virtual university should offer advantages here. This was cost efficient and of good quality. Thus, there are good possibilities for low cost on-line training.
Distant education is risky.
The risk is reduced with face-to face periods. Third world universities can make high quality contributions to low cost, because they have the commitment and they have lower salaries. We should bear in mind that typical for the third world, the infrastructure may not function. Even if a university has computers, the power cuts are frequent - and long. Students would probably give up if there are no back-ups.