Higher education governance in the Arab world : exploring the challenges of the education sector and social realities

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This book offers an insight into the complications higher education is currently facing in the Arab world. It discusses whether governance in international higher education is of particular importance in Arab countries when considering their difference in political systems, cultures, interests, concerns and numerous conflicts. Arab society needs more than ever to strengthen its higher education governance in order to meet current challenges and demands. Higher Education Governance in the Arab World includes insights from the real world and is written by international professionals with the aim of providing a spark of hope for a better future with a clearer understanding on how to move forward. Read more... Abstract: This book offers an insight into the complications higher education is currently facing in the Arab world. It discusses whether governance in international higher education is of particular importance in Arab countries when considering their difference in political systems, cultures, interests, concerns and numerous conflicts. Read more... Front Matter ....Pages i-xi Introduction (Georges Azzi)....Pages 1-9 Internationalization and Globalization, and their Effect on Higher Education Institutions in the Arab World (Imad-eddine Hatimi)....Pages 11-35 “Zero-Based” Governance: A New Model for the Future (Nabil A. Husni)....Pages 37-64 The Impact of Governance in Higher Education Institutions on Scientific Research in the Arab World (Elie Bouri, Mirine Maalouf)....Pages 65-82 Governance Reform in Higher Education Institutions in the Arab World: An Institutional Initiative (Shafig Al-Haddad, Ayman Yasin)....Pages 83-104 The Role of Governments in Shaping Governance of Higher Education Institutions in the Arab World (Antoine Habchi)....Pages 105-130 Educational Reform, Privatization, and the Challenge of Collaborative Governance in Higher Education in the Arab World (John Willoughby)....Pages 131-146 The Role of Governance in Promoting the Presence of Women in Higher Education Institutions in the Arab World (Madonna Salameh-Ayanian, Diala Kozaily)....Pages 147-170 The Role of Religious Organizations Running Higher Education Institutions in the Arab World in Governance Reform (Georges Azzi)....Pages 171-193 Conclusion (Georges Azzi)....Pages 195-206 Back Matter ....Pages 207-214