The Internet has drastically changed the way we live, including how we learn. Suddenly, vast information on almost anything under the sun is available to any Internet user with just a few clicks of the mouse. This revolution has been embraced by educational institutions and today, online universities are growing in popularity with over 2 million people presently enrolled in various online courses and degrees.

It is estimated that enrollment in online universities will grow more than 30 percent in the coming years. This is not surprising given the fact that more than half of the adult working population in addition to about 60 million adults is presently continuing their education. Moreover, online programs are being offered today by close to 700 accredited educational institutions.
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