Last week, the Chronicle of Higher Education announced the formation of two major online initiatives involving major commercial providers of higher education. DeVry Institutes has won accreditation from the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools for online versions of its bachelor's-degree programs in business and information technology. About 43,000 student now take courses at one the 18 campuses of the Illinois-based company, one of the largest in its sector. And Harcourt General publishing company announced last month that it received approval to operate from the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education. More than 600 people have applied for adjunct slots.
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