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According to this article (15 page PDF), in order to address the perception of quality, the UK Open University (UKOU), "structured regional networks with shared responsibilities, to offer all the elements that make up a university including headquarters, regional offices, and even spaces for students. This form of networked university is what differentiates open universities from the traditional university model and constitutes a unique feature of this type of educational institution." Image: The Conversation.

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