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  MicroMasters: What to Know What are the MicroMasters? MicroMasters are packages of graduate-level courses offered by universities around the world  via the EdX platform . The subjects range widely, from supply chain analytics to screenplay writing and from business communications to photovoltaic energy conversion.  Thanks to EdX’s 160 university partnerships, students can attend online courses offered by some of the most prestigious universities in the world, including the University of Cambridge, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Columbia University. Most of the MicroMasters programmes charge tuition, typically ranging from €800 to €2000, but considering that the credits from a MicroMasters can count toward a full master’s degree, it’s not a bad investment.  In terms of duration, MicroMasters can last anywhere between 8 and 18 months, typically involving around 10 hours per week. Compared to other graduate-level programmes, MicroMasters are known for being...

  What is Pearson VUE? Pearson VUE is   a deliverer of computer-based tests   and is a computer-based testing company that began in 1994. They provide anything from online practice tests to proctored exams that require secure testing environments. Learn more here

  What does Zambia Qualification Authority do? The Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Higher Education of the Republic of Zambia to  develop and implement a national qualifications framework to ensure that standards and registered qualifications are internationally comparable . Learn more here

 How we made it in Africa? Opencourseware for Africa African virtual University

  What is credit by examination? Traditionally  credit-by-examination  (CBE) is a process for ascertaining student knowledge and awarding credit for university-level subjects—regardless of how that knowledge was gained, by taking an exam.  Examination scores are provided to your university of choice for evaluation. You could potentially receive advanced placement or credit. CBE has been in existence for more than forty years and is becoming a popular option for students of all ages. By using OCW to learn subject matter and credit-by-examination to demonstrate knowledge in a particular subject, you can save significant time and money while working toward a degree. Earning University Credit Although OpenCourseWare allows students access to university-level courses from prominent institutions, work is not graded and the institutions  do not  award course credit or provide a degree or certification. Therefore, in order to earn academic credit, a student must ta...