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Elite U.S. and international programs are starting to offer online courses so they are more accessible and affordable -- and to attract new students to their campuses.

Few universities and colleges offer round-the-clock tech help for students taking online courses. But many have implemented a variety of approaches to cover most of the day.

Colleges and universities continue to expand their online course and degree-program offerings, especially at the graduate level. But fierce competition has tamped down the once-frantic pace of growth.

Learners seek answers to basic questions, such as tuition costs and campus life, but most schools bury that information -- and many students haven't figured out how to find it.