This paper analyses the social impact and cultural issues which affect the e-learning performance in Libyan
Higher Education institutes (HEIs). It is described the development and implementation of e-learning systems in
various HEIs with the emphasis on the digital gap in Libya and barriers to successful e-learning implementation in
these institutions. Also the social impact of using e-learning packages and Internet by young people in Libya is
studied and a SWOT analysis of ICT and e-learning in Tripoli University is performed in order to improve the
effectiveness of the use of e-learning systems in Libyan HEIs
