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Globalization and Internationalization in Higher Education - by Felix Maringe & Nick Foskett (Paperback)

Globalization and Internationalization in Higher Education - by  Felix Maringe & Nick Foskett (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p>International contributions exploring the internationalisation agenda in higher education, drawing together strategic and management issues, successful practice, giving an understanding of the new challenges.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Universities all over the world are increasingly recognising the challenges of globalization and the pressures towards internationalization. This collection draws together a wealth of international experience to explore the emerging patterns of strategy and practice in internationalizing Higher Education. <br /><br />Questions considered include: <br />- How is the concept of globalization in the context of higher education understood by those who lead universities across the world?<br />- What new challenges are being created as universities seek to become more international?<br />- Which forms of leadership are needed and will be needed in the future in these transforming institutions and how are they going about preparing for and achieving this?<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>'In addition to making clear theoretical distinctions between different forms of globalization and internationalization, this book provides important insights into the development of institutional strategies and their management. Above all it offers an intelligent and comprehensive account of higher education's efforts to respond to the challenges of globalization.' Peter Scott, Vice Chancellor, Kingston University, Â UK<br><br>'This book deserves a place on the bookshelf of any student, scholar, university manager, marketing practitioner, or government policy maker who has an interest in globalisation and higher education internationalisation; it will provide inspiration and serve as a useful source of reference.' Journal of Higher Education Policy and Management<br><br>'This timely and comprehensive set of essays should prove valuable to anyone considering the ethical challenges and cultural tensions created by a global market in students and staff, and the institutional responsibilities of higher education beyond state boundaries.' Sir David Watson, Professor of Higher Education Management, Institute of Education, University of London, UK<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p>Felix Maringe is Senior Lecturer in the School of Education at the University of Southampton, UK, where he chairs the Internationalization Forum. He is also Chair of the Special Interest Group on Higher Education Marketing at the Academy of Marketing, UK. <br>Nick Foskett is Vice Chancellor of Keele University, UK. He was previously Professor of Education and Dean of the Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Southampton, UK. He has also worked as a consultant to government and to a wide range of educational institutions both in the UK and internationally.</p>

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