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Intercultural Open University is a not-for-profit [[foundation]] registered in the [[Netherlands]] {{fact|date=February 2009}}. It awards postgraduate degrees as authorized by the Board of Governors<ref>[http://www.iouedu.com "Governing Body and Academic Staff"]</ref>{{fv}}. Intercultural Open University offers [[financial support]] in the form of social activism [[scholarships]]. Intercultural Open University requires that the programs of its learners/[[mature students]] reflect their awareness of the social implications of their studies and their obligations to share knowledge with integrity in uplifting the communities in which they live.<ref>[http://www.iouedu.com "IOU at a Glance"]</ref>{{verify credibility}} Intercultural Open University operates as a [[virtual university]] as well as a [[distance education]] foundation. |
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The faculty of Intercultural Open University is experienced in adult-based distance education. Learners are encouraged to set their own goals and with the direction of the faculty, create an individualized [[curriculum]]. Intercultural Open University offers modest [[tuition]] fees. Learners from the developed world countries subsidize tuition fees for learners from the developing world countries. Intercultural Open University is committed to [[alternative education]] and appropriate [[accreditation]]. |
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==Status== |
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The status of the Intercultural Open University is widely questioned with [[UNESCO]] citing it as an example of a "Dubious institutions with dubious professors furnished with titles or
experience that somehow connect them with UNESCO. Example: Intercultural Open University:"<ref>[[http://www.education.nairobi-unesco.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=762&Itemid0132 UNESCO warning]</ref> The claimed [[:Category:School accreditors|accreditors]] are unrecognised and often based at the same address as the university.<Ref>Bears' guide to earning degrees by distance learning |
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By Mariah P. Bear Published by [[Ten Speed Press]], 2003 ISBN 1580084311, 9781580084314</ref> |
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==History== |
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In 1981 Dr. Jan R. Hakemulder, founder of the Intercultural Open University Foundation met with Dutch, German, and English professors at Bosk House <ref>[http://www.worldwide.edu/ci/netherlands/schools/35050.html]</ref>{{fv}} in the city of [[Opeinde]] in the Netherlands. Their goal was to establish an [[open university]] with learners from all over the world.{{fact|date=February 2009}} From this meeting, Intercultural Open University was established and registered as an educational foundation in the Netherlands with the mandate that sufficient high-level scientists, scholars, researchers, and other persons were available to assist in this endeavor.{{fact|date=February 2009}} |
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==Degrees Offered== |
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The Intercultural Open University awards '''master's'''<ref>[http://www.iouedu.com"Master Degree Overview"]</ref>{{FV}} and '''doctorate'''<ref>[http://www.sandrahurlong.com/SHpages/doctoralinfo2.html"Dissertation Conceptualization Guidelines"]</ref> {{FV}} degrees. The faculty and external scholars direct learners in a shared plan of study and research development. |
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==Subjects Offered== |
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Intercultural Open University Foundation offers graduate degrees in [[Ecology]] and [[Environment]], Developmental Studies, [[Health Science]], [[Oriental Medicine]], [[Anthropology]], [[Sociology]], [[Psychology]], [[Education]], [[History]], and [[Business Management]].{{fact|date=February 2009}} |
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==Memberships== |
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The Intercultural Open University Foundation is a member of the Observatory on Borderless Higher Education (OBHE)<ref>[http://www.obhe.ac.uk]</ref>{{FV}}, the European Distance Education Network (EDEN)<ref>[http://www.eden-online.org/eden]</ref>{{FV}}, the ANUVHIBA Peace Movement<ref>[http://www.anuvibha.in]</ref>{{FV}}, and the International Association of Educators for World Peace (IAEWP)<ref>[http://www.iaewp.org/pdf/officers/advisory]</ref>{{FV}}. |
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==Registration== |
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*Registered in the Netherlands as an educational foundation,<ref>[http://www.kvk.nlCoC(Kvk)]</ref>{{dead link}} |
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*Dutch Ministry of Education<ref>[http://www.minocw.nlDutch Ministry of Education]</ref>{{dead link}} |
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== References == |
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{{Reflist}} |
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== External Links == |
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*[http://www.iouedu.com Intercultural Open University Website] |
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[[Category:open universities]] |
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[[Category:distance education institutions]] |
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