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This chapter sets out to consider internationalisation of universities in the context of globalisation trends, in particular economic or market forces. These include factors such as student demand and mobility. The chapter reviews recent developments in cross-border Higher Education (HE), questioning and acknowledging other driving forces. It also reviews the financial and regulatory constraints of Western HE in the light of trends in cross-border HE. There are also many implications for university activities, quality issues, and distance learning strategies for management and student support.
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Olcott, D. (2009). Global Connections — Local Impacts: Trends and Developments for Internationalism and Cross-Border Higher Education. In: Coverdale-Jones, T., Rastall, P. (eds) Internationalising the University. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230235007_5
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