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[Zero Hero]

[mlomker]

[SillyLily]

I was reading this thread and its very interesting.

I agree with what you said, I don't think its right either that some countries won't accept accredited distance degrees.

However, I am thinking of doing a distance-learning degree with the Open University in the UK. As far as I am aware its accredited and very well known. Would it be acceptable in Korea and Japan?

[PAULH]

[Zero Hero]

Now that is an interesting question and is an important topic. Thanks for raising it.

The Open University is a bit of an exception, or perhaps not so much an exception, as more a different kettle of fish completely. The Open University prides itself on being open to all, regardless of prior education, experience, age, etc., not on being a 'distance' institution as such.

You see, the Open University is an English university. It just happens that, logistically, completing a degree there is different to all other English universities. Remember also that the Open University is not based around distance degrees as such. Most - if not all - of its courses have heavy lecture room elements, usually in the form of intensive summer schools, etc. It is often the case that students at these residential summer schools have input from the same lecturers as students at more traditional universities. Also, students of the Open University have fairly regular face to face meetings with instructors and lecturers.

As I understand it, the OU has a strong reputation and is held in fairly high regard.

[Gordon]

[mlomker]