In the past few years, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have been slowly but surely becoming more open to and supportive of distance education and online learning. This change is a very good thing for students, professionals, and lifelong learners all over the region. For years, the focus in the Gulf was on traditional on-campus education. Now, important Gulf countries are changing their policies and frameworks to recognise and support the value of online educatio

This month, the Caucasus region shared some good news: a new government-backed digital-skills program is making distance learning for young people better and more accessible. The program, which was announced in early December 2025, focusses on helping students get ready for future jobs by teaching them advanced tech skills through a mix of online learning, virtual teamwork, and modern training methods. This change is part of a larger trend in the Caucasus, where distance lea

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 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

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 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

VBNN FZE LLC , officially licensed in the United Arab Emirates (License No. 262425649888)  and headquartered in Amber Gem Tower, Ajman , represents a new generation of global educational platforms. Founded by Swiss professionals , VBNN operates with a clear vision — to make education, research, and innovation accessible everywhere in the world . A Swiss Foundation with Global Reach VBNN is not a degree-awarding body , but a smart education platform  connecting learning, resea

In recent years, the Baltic States have made impressive progress in making education more accessible, flexible, and inclusive through distance learning. Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have each built strong foundations for digital education, and today, their collective success stands as an example of how small countries can become global leaders in innovation and quality. The transformation began with the realization that education should not be limited by location or age. Th

In an exciting development for online education, recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) are enabling distance learning to become even more effective, personalised and accessible. Educators and learners alike are seeing positive shifts as AI tools step in to support teaching and learning in remote environments. One of the key breakthroughs is how AI-powered systems can tailor learning paths for each individual student. Whereas traditional online courses often offered

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