From personal experience, online degrees attract same recognition as classroom degrees in country of study in accredited universities. In such countries, the quality of online education is richer because of the benefit of multiple linkages to training resources. Although the duration of study may be longer but not necessarily so, certification is same with classroom learning. In many places, number of online students are more than classroom students.
Evidently the quality of these trainings is superior to what we have. When I utilize these materials for local training my colleagues appreciate this. In fact, most of our university teachers download these materials for contextualisation... for teaching and research!
The white man is GLOBAL IN ORIENTATION AND NOT SELFISH.
In summary, online degrees in accredited universities is authentic and of higher quality than what obtains here. At work , your knowledge acquisition will distinguish you.
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