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	Patricia Pedraza-Nafziger BellaOnline's Distance Learning Editor

Benefits of Taking Summer Courses
There are some benefits to taking summer courses rather than taking a total break from your studies for the whole summer. Online courses can give you the flexibility to work, volunteer, or vacation and still take a course for credit.

Choosing a School –Will I have Good Instructors?
Many students like to know if the school at which they want to study will have good instructors. However, the definition of "good" varies from student to student. Here is my definition and some ideas to think about regarding instructors.

Choosing an Online Graduate Degree Program
Choosing an online graduate degree program is a major decision in life. It can have long term consequences in one´s career. Degree programs are expensive too. It only makes sense to consider carefully before making your choice. Here are some factors that will help you to make a better decision.

Computer Break Software
For those who find themselves in front of the computer for long periods of time, you may want to consider investing in some type of computer break software. There are different kinds of computer break applications available as free downloads or for purchase, and the applications meet various needs.

Diploma Mill Warning Signs
With the professional looking websites and convincing statements they make, it can be hard to tell that you are dealing with a diploma mill rather than a legitimate school while you are searching for the best school. Here are some warning signs that you may be dealing with a diploma mill.

Distance Learning for Special Needs Students
Is distance learning a good way for special needs students to learn? That is a question that many special needs students and their parents ask. It can be a very beneficial way for them to learn but they should check out the pros and cons keeping their own goals in mind.

Free Distance Learning Courses
You can study online without paying for your learning. This article describes some of the free knowledge available online and how it can be used in your personal or working life.

Is Distance Learning Right for You
Distance learning has some great advantages for some people over attending a bricks and mortar school. It is not the best way for every person to study. Here are some of the factors to consider when making the decision about whether distance learning is right for you.

Online Accelerated Degrees – Not for Everyone
Earning a degree in up to half the time it normally takes to earn it certainly has a great appeal to those who may be able to begin earning a better salary with a degree. However, students need to consider carefully what will be best for them because there are some drawbacks for some people.

Why Distance Learning?
Are you wondering why people from 8 to 80 are participating in distance learning? Learn some of the reasons that it is an increasingly popular choice for both teachers and students.

Will Employers Accept My Online Degree
Many students wonder whether employers will accept an online degree as being legitimate and as good as a degree from a bricks and mortar school. It is important to students who are about to begin a degree program and to those who are about to graduate. Here are some facts and ideas to consider.