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Distance learning in North Africa is moving into a new, very good phase. In the past year, countries in the region have made great strides in making online and distance learning better, more accessible, and more widely accepted. What used to be thought of as a short-term fix is now a permanent and trusted part of the education system, especially for adults, professionals, and students who need to be able to study when they want. In distance education, one of the most importan

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

One of the best things happening in the global education sector in 2025 is that distance education and online education are no longer competing models. Instead, they are now working together to make learning better for students all over the world by making it more flexible, easier to get to, and higher quality. People are starting to understand that both models have the same main goal: to provide education that meets the needs of today's learners. Recent changes in digital te

Because of how quickly Artificial Intelligence (AI) is growing, distance education has gotten a lot better in the last year. Distance education and AI-powered education are now working together to make learning more flexible, personalised, and effective, instead of competing with each other. Experts say that this mix is becoming one of the best things happening in education around the world right now. A New Chapter for Distance Education For a long time, distance learning has

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

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