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The AOU has in place confirmed agreements of cooperation and affiliation with the well-reputed UK Open University (UKOU). Agreements with the UKOU cover three major areas: Licensing of Materials,Consultancies, Accreditation and Validation.                  

In accordance with the Licensing agreement, the AOU shall utilize tried and proven course materials produced by the UKOU, and appropriately modified in adherence to AOU's mission and philosophy of education. This collaboration constitutes a major effort of support for the setting up of AOU on solid grounds.

The Consultancy Agreement opens doors onto a wealth of expertise available within and to the OU. Already, the AOU has made use of such expertise in a number of areas including preparations for student services, course material design and production, and application of IT platforms in distance education. Training of faculty and tutors comprises another major activity in order to qualify AOU's staff in proficient methods and means of tutoring, student services support, and student evaluation and assessment.