I got a MPhil degree (UK) three years ago, and transferred to a PhD programme, but finally I dropped from PhD due to personal reason. But now I want to pursue a PHD degree. But I'm not located in the UK, so I want to find a distance learning or online PHD programme. By the way, I have written some chapters of the PhD thesis already. I only want to spend no more than one year to finish. Is it possible for any university to enroll me? I need your HELP URGENTLY! Thanks

if its really that urgent, I'd call the emergency services.

I've been looking into PhD programs to follow up with after I finish my MA in September. I haven't come across any online PhD "courses" persay, but I think that you should able to contact a professor/university department and explain your situation. I'm sure if you found a suitable disertation supervisor who would be willing to supervise through correspondance - shouldn't be a problem. I'll be writing my MA disertation in the United States this summer and communicating with my advisor by phone and email. A good place to find PhD resources is www.postgrad.com. Good Luck!

Am sure there should be some recognition of prior learning if the institution you were enrolled at is recognised by the new institution you want to join.

Well, I take it the Open University must offer things online... You should check their website (www.open.ac.uk I think) and contact them.