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By Jamie Littlefield, About.com Guide to Distance Learning since 2004

Watch Out for Diploma Mills

Thursday January 8, 2009
As students are starting the new semester, it's a good time to put out a reminder against diploma mills. These fake schools often make big claims (a diploma in just a few weeks, instant credit for life experience, etc). But, they never deliver.

Check out this article on the basics of diploma mills to learn how to spot an illegitimate online program and what to do if you've already become a victim to their marketing.

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January 9, 2009 at 6:45 am
(1) Joylynford says:

good article on distance learning courses. the links were very useful

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