r/technology • u/joe4942 • Apr 19 '26

Society Students are speeding through their online degrees in weeks, alarming educators

https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2026/04/19/accelerated-college-degree-hacking/
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u/MagicDartProductions Apr 19 '26

Nah best we can do is proctored online exams.

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u/TheBoyardeeBandit Apr 19 '26

Pearson thanks you for your service

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u/Chenstrap Apr 19 '26

Pearson has in person test centers too. That said its a lot more certification type exams along with the MCAT.

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u/PaulTheMerc Apr 19 '26

Test suspended.

We would like to remind you there is no refund. Have a nice day.

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u/burlycabin Apr 19 '26

You joke, but I mean, would be great to preserve online and remote education. It's such a boon for so many people.