Meaning of the word "distance learning" in English

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distance learning

US /ˈdɪs.təns ˌlɜːr.nɪŋ/
UK /ˈdɪs.təns ˌlɜːr.nɪŋ/
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Noun

1.

a method of studying in which lectures are broadcast or lessons are conducted by correspondence or over the Internet, without the student needing to attend a school or college

Example:
Many universities now offer distance learning programs.
During the pandemic, distance learning became the norm for many students.
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