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Education Hubs: Issues, Indicators and Reflections

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There is no doubt that education hubs are an evolving and complex phenomenon. However, the absence of reliable data or in-depth study on their planning and operation limits a solid understanding of their role, evolution and accomplishments. It also means that there is more speculation about education hubs than clear conclusions and more questions than answers. The purpose of this chapter is to provide another lens to widen the analysis of education hubs and deepen the lessons learned from the case studies.

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Knight, J. (2014). Education Hubs: Issues, Indicators and Reflections. In: Knight, J. (eds) International Education Hubs. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-7025-6_12

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