Academic Integrity in the Generative AI Era

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edX Learning Strategy Team

June 24, 2025

About the report

Discover how to protect academic integrity in the age of AI.

This practical and forward-thinking white paper, written by learning strategy experts at edX, explores how educators can move beyond plagiarism detection to thoughtfully integrate generative AI into teaching and assessment. Packed with actionable strategies, ethical frameworks, and future-focused guidance, it supports institutions in fostering critical thinking, promoting responsible AI use, and preparing students for the evolving world of work. Ideal for academic leaders, instructional designers, and faculty, this resource offers insights to navigate the post-plagiarism era with clarity and confidence.

Key Takeouts:

  • Understand how generative AI challenges traditional definitions of authorship and originality
  • Learn strategies to build critical thinking and ethical decision-making skills
  • Access guiding principles for integrating AI while maintaining academic rigor
  • Explore frameworks and real-world examples for responsible AI use in coursework
  • Gain insights into equity, AI literacy, and the limitations of detection tools
  • Prepare students for AI-driven careers with future-ready, ethical technology skills

Support Your Campus in the AI Era

If you’re an educational institution navigating the rise of AI in the classroom, this resource is for you.

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edX Launches AI Course Translations

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December 17, 2024

We are excited to bring to you the latest edX feature aimed at improving learner experience and expanding access – AI course translations. 90% of the edX Subscription Catalog is now available in Spanish and Arabic to all verified learners, including MIT and Harvard courses. Google Cloud API Technology was selected to offer dynamic translations, providing a high quality experience for learners at 85%-90% satisfaction with the translated content. 

How do Xpert AI Course Translations benefit our learners?

They make edX courses accessible to millions of learners globally that could not access it before, especially opening up the Latin America, MENA and Africa regions. 

How do Xpert AI Course Translations benefit our clients?

They open learning on edX to your international employee base, expanding reach, and improving engagement for existing learners where English is not their first language. Arabic and Spanish were selected as priority languages for translations, as they cover a lot of our existing client base and regions that have shown significant interest in learning on edX. Finally, translating our catalog into widely spoken languages helps us better support our edX For Campus and edX For Government clients, who are often serving diverse learner groups globally. 

What exactly are we translating? 

Video subtitles, transcripts, unit page text and assessments. Effectively, the entire course. This means that learners who don’t speak English could take the course in their preferred language from start to finish. 

Which languages are available?

We started with Spanish and Arabic. We are currently reviewing which languages to bring in next.

Which partners are included? 

The vast majority! Including our most in-demand content providers like MIT, Harvard, Stanford, IBM and Cambridge. We plan to have a hundred percent of the edX course library translated in early 2025.

Who will this feature be available to? 

To all edX clients and all verified edX learners. Translations can be easily turned on within the course, using the Translate button. A drop-down of language options appears, learners select their preferred language, and within seconds all course content is dynamically translated. They can change the language as they go if they need to. 

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What’s next? 

We are planning on rolling out more languages in early 2025 covering all courses in the edX Subscription Catalog. We are looking at Portuguese, French and Indonesian, and more. Stay tuned.

Do you need certain courses translated into a language not currently available? Get in contact and we can discuss your options including translations across 130+ languages for your required content.

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edX launches Videos in the Self-Paced Course Library

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December 17, 2024

In the world of corporate learning, more content doesn’t mean better results. Massive libraries can overwhelm learners and leave Learning and Development (L&D) leaders struggling to identify resources that truly drive skill-building and career growth. At edX, we believe the key to impactful learning is relevance and quality, not just quantity. 

That is why edX is thrilled to announce the launch of Videos in the Self-Paced Course Library —a carefully curated collection of short-format videos that make it easier for organizations to connect employees with focused, high-quality learning. These videos are designed to do more than just deliver knowledge quickly; they serve as stepping stones to comprehensive, credentialed courses, helping learners build meaningful skills and achieve professional milestones.

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The edX Difference: Curating for Quality

Unlike platforms that rely on volume, edX uses a rigorous selection to ensure only the best content is included. Each video is selected from popular, highly-rated courses offered by top global institutions like Google, IBM, AdelaideX, IIMBx and DelftX, covering in-demand topics like business management, data analysis, and communication.  These videos serve as previews of the learning experience, giving learners the confidence to complete full courses and earn a certificate. 

Why It Matters for L&D

Videos makes it easy for organizations to:

  • Upskill Quickly: Provide learners with bite-sized, actionable insights.
  • Increase Engagement: Align learning with employee preferences for short-form content.
  • Guide Deeper Learning: Videos are a stepping stone to comprehensive courses where learners can earn credentials from leading institutions.

How can customers access videos?

Videos are a part of the edX course library subscription plan. Customers who have access to the course library can explore Videos today. 

Find Videos in the Self-Paced Course Library

Ready to transform your L&D strategy? Explore edX Courses.

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