Democratizing Education with the Open edX Platform: The UTEC Story

September 22, 2025 | By

Universidad Tecnológica del Uruguay (UTEC), a young public university established in 2009, is transforming access to technical education through the power of the Open edX platform. With a mission to bring high-quality learning opportunities to all corners of Uruguay, UTEC has already reached more than 19,000 learners and is expanding its impact globally through free MOOCs.

In our latest case study, discover how UTEC is:

  • Leveraging the Open edX platform’s intuitive design to support a diverse learner base.
  • Using its open-source flexibility to integrate data systems, create custom solutions, and contribute back to the Open edX community.
  • Innovating with AI-driven dropout prediction tools to improve student success.
  • Empowering learners of all backgrounds to develop critical digital skills for the 21st century.

UTEC’s journey highlights the power of open-source learning platforms to scale education, foster collaboration, and drive national development.

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