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This week, Canada's distance education sector got a big boost from new national data that shows enrolment is steadily rising, completion rates are higher, and digital access is better across the country. The report shows that more students than ever are choosing to study online because it is flexible, high-quality, and has great support services. The results show a good trend that is likely to continue through 2025.  The new numbers show that one of the most important things

Distance learning in Europe is growing again in 2025 thanks to better digital strategies, government support, and a growing need for flexible learning. Education ministries and national agencies all over the continent have been updating their digital learning frameworks to make sure that online and blended learning keep getting better in terms of quality, accessibility, and reliability. This momentum shows that Europe as a whole is committed to making education more accessibl

Distance education in the UK is experiencing a new wave of momentum, driven by rising global demand for flexible and reliable learning pathways. As more students look for ways to study without relocating, the UK’s online education sector continues to expand, offering updated courses, modern digital tools, and a strong focus on quality. Recent industry updates show that the popularity of online study has grown sharply over the past year. Students from within the UK and across

The future of higher education is changing rapidly, and the University of Manchester — one of the United Kingdom’s largest and most influential research institutions — is preparing for a major shift in how teaching and learning will be delivered over the next decade. Based on ongoing developments in digital education, academic planning documents, and global trends in higher education, experts increasingly believe that within the next 10 years, half of all University of Manche

Distance education is experiencing one of its strongest years of growth in 2025, with new data from international education agencies showing a major increase in student enrollment, learner satisfaction, and overall trust in online study. What was once considered a secondary option has now become a leading model of learning, especially for adult learners, working professionals, and students living in remote or high-mobility environments. Across the world, more people are choos

Latvia has recently announced significant progress in its national plan to modernize and expand distance education, marking an important step in strengthening flexible learning for local and international students. The country has been investing heavily in digital transformation, and this year it confirmed new milestones in its long-term strategy to make higher education more accessible, more efficient, and better aligned with modern learning needs. The latest developments sh

Distance education in Far East Asia has entered a new and promising phase, thanks to a recently introduced regional framework that focuses on improving quality, accessibility, and long-term sustainability of online learning. Education authorities and digital-learning experts across the region have collaboratively agreed on new guidelines designed to make online and blended programs more consistent, more engaging, and more reliable for learners of all ages. This development co

China has introduced a new national initiative this week aimed at strengthening distance education across the country, focusing on quality improvement, wider accessibility, and modern digital tools. The development marks one of the strongest policy pushes in recent years to make flexible learning available to all citizens, regardless of geographic or socioeconomic barriers. According to official statements released during the latest national education briefings, the new plan

Distance education across Iceland and other cold northern countries has taken a major step forward this month, with new developments showing how online learning is becoming a long-term, high-quality solution for students living in remote and icy regions. As winter conditions grow harsher each year and long-distance travel becomes difficult for many communities, education providers in the Arctic region are introducing new models that allow learners to study from home while sti

Distance education received an important global boost this week with the announcement of a new national open-and-distance-learning platform launched by a government in Central Africa. The initiative, supported by international education and development partners, represents one of the most promising steps toward expanding equal access to high-quality learning for students of all backgrounds. While distance education has grown steadily worldwide in recent years, this new platfo

In a progressive move to make education more accessible across remote and sparsely populated areas, the Nordic region has introduced reforms enabling students to complete a larger portion of their vocational training through distance learning before entering local apprenticeships. These changes mark a meaningful advance in flexible learning — driven by policy, technology and regional equity. Under the new arrangement, learners who enrol in upper-secondary vocational programme

Stockholm continues to strengthen its position as one of Europe’s most forward-thinking cities in digital learning. This week, education authorities and professional training providers announced the launch of a new distance-education initiative designed to make high-quality learning more accessible to people across Sweden. The announcement comes at a time when flexible education is becoming increasingly important for working adults, newcomers, and professionals who want to up

In Australia, a positive advance in distance education is taking shape via the expansion of regional study hubs. Ten new hubs are being established in remote and under-served areas including East Arnhem Land (NT), Victor Harbor (SA), Chinchilla, Innisfail (QLD), Central Western Queensland, King Island (TAS), Katanning (WA), and East Gippsland (VIC). These hubs are designed to create a “campus-like” environment locally, with technology, support services and learning spaces for

Canada’s digital-education sector is undergoing a strong transformation. A recent market study reports that the online-education market in Canada is experiencing significant growth due to rising demand for flexible learning options by students, professionals and lifelong learners. To support this, the provincial service organisation launched a new initiative dubbed Digital Campus Canada , which provides a suite of services aimed at helping post-secondary institutions transfor

In a landmark move for accessible education, the country’s national higher-education regulator has approved 101 universities  and 20 Category-1 institutions  to offer open and distance learning (ODL) programmes for the 2025-26 academic session. In addition, 113 universities  have been cleared to provide online courses, and 13 institutions  will roll out specialised online-learning programmes. This decision marks a major step forward in making education more flexible and widel

In recent years, one of the most encouraging trends in Latin America is the growing strength and reach of distance education. As digital tools, internet access and flexible learning formats expand, more people across the region are seizing new opportunities to study and grow — even when they are far from campus or balancing other commitments. One key driver behind this shift is the rapid growth of the online-education market across Latin America. In 2024, the region’s e-learn

In an encouraging move for distance education across the continent, recent statistics show a clear upward trend in the uptake of online learning by Internet users in Europe. In the year 2024, about 33 %  of people in the Eurostat survey reported that they had taken an online course or used online learning material—a rise of approximately three percentage points compared to the previous year. This increase reflects a broader shift in how learners in Europe are approaching educ

In a strong sign of progress for lifelong and flexible learning, more internet users across Western Europe took online courses or used digital learning materials during 2023 than ever before. According to recent data, the percentage of people engaged in online education increased significantly across many countries — showing how distance education is becoming mainstream and trusted. In particular, Western Europe saw notable gains: for example, one country recorded a jump of 1

Across Europe and beyond, digital transformation has reshaped how people learn, work, and communicate. From cloud computing to online collaboration, digital competence is no longer optional—it is essential. The European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) , internationally known as the International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL) , continues to play a key role in helping individuals and institutions achieve digital confidence and competence. In 2026, the ECDL remains one of the

In recent months, Poland has quietly strengthened its distance-learning capabilities in higher education, offering fresh hope and opportunity for students at home and abroad. This marks a positive turning point in the country’s online education scene: better infrastructure, improved teaching practices and more flexible choices for learners are now combining to make distance education in Poland notably stronger. One of the key developments is the increased investment in digita