Recently, a major government education authority proposed updating the official definitions of distance education, online education, and hybrid learning. This represents a positive and timely development for students and teachers worldwide. The proposal reflects how much education has evolved and aims to make learning more transparent, fair, and reliable for everyone involved. For many years, the terms distance education , online learning , and hybrid learning  have often bee

Italy has recently shown strong progress in improving support for distance education and online learning  across the country, making remote study more effective and accessible for students and teachers alike. This development reflects a broader effort by national education authorities to embrace digital tools and teaching practices that can enhance learning outcomes now and in the future. One of the most positive developments comes from ongoing national programs that have str

China's distance education system has come a long way in the last few years, and in 2026 it reached new heights. China's distance education system is changing quickly, with a strong focus on digital technology, fair access, and lifelong learning. This is good for students of all ages and backgrounds all over the country. This change is part of a larger national plan to modernise education and make sure that everyone, no matter where they live or what their social situation is

Brazil's distance education sector is growing in exciting and good ways as more and more students choose to learn online and at home. Recent market research shows that the online education market in Brazil has reached important milestones in terms of size and opportunity, and it is expected to keep growing quickly in the coming years. A report that goes into great detail about the future of the industry says that the Brazil online education market will be worth about USD 1.8

In 2025, Latvia has taken a bold and positive step forward in modernising its education landscape by accelerating the digital transformation of its study systems and expanding flexible learning opportunities for all learners across the country. This major initiative marks a milestone moment in the nation’s commitment to quality education, combining accessibility, technological innovation, and student-centred learning that embraces distance and online learning in new ways. At

Japan's distance education sector is growing faster than it has in a long time, thanks to new national programs that aim to improve quality, make it easier to get to, and give people more chances to learn throughout their lives. New data from industry experts shows that enrolment in online and blended learning programs is going up a lot across the country in 2025. This is a big change in how Japanese students learn. This growth shows that Japan's social and economic trends ar

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

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Distance education — often called online learning, e-learning, or virtual learning — has grown rapidly across New Zealand over the past...

Norway is taking bold steps to make distance education better, more flexible, and more inclusive than ever before. A recent proposal from...