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What is distance learning?

By Jamie Littlefield, About.com

Question: What is distance learning?
Answer: When someone completes coursework away from an actual school campus, it is generally called distance learning. This is an umbrella term for many types of learning, including online classes and classes available through the mail. Many distance learning programs are connected to traditional schools, others exist independently.
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