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Professional Education in Mexico at the Beginning of the Twenty-First Century

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Curriculum Studies in Mexico

Part of the book series: International and Development Education ((INTDE))

Abstract

The process of transition from higher education to employment has become longer and more complex and this is coupled with a growing imbalance around the world in the demand in some fields of study for graduates with certain profiles. Due to this, there is an increasing trend toward devoting more attention to questions related to the vocational relevance of higher education.

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Tirado, M.C.B. (2011). Professional Education in Mexico at the Beginning of the Twenty-First Century. In: Pinar, W.F. (eds) Curriculum Studies in Mexico. International and Development Education. Palgrave Macmillan, New York. https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230337886_9

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