Navigating Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Global Higher Education

Book excerpt: As institutions strive to attract students from diverse backgrounds and compete on a global scale, quality assurance frameworks ensure educational programs meet established regulations. Accreditation processes validate institutional credibility while enhancing student confidence in their educational choices. However, with varying standards and practices across countries, the challenge lies in facilitating mobility, collaboration, and mutual recognition in organizations. By addressing these complexities, higher education institutions can promote quality, accountability, and continuous improvement, enhancing the value of education in a global context. Navigating Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Global Higher Education explores the multifaceted landscape of quality assurance, accreditation processes, strategic management, and other critical elements within the realm of higher education. It delves into the challenges and opportunities faced by academic institutions as they strive for excellence in an ever-evolving educational landscape. This book covers topics such as online learning, quality assurance, and student engagement, and is a useful resource for educators, administrators, policymakers, business owners, academicians, and researchers.