STEPS TOWARD THE QUALITY AND QUALITY ASSURANCE IN HIGHER EDUCATION IN WESTERN BALKANS AND THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA Cover Image

STEPS TOWARD THE QUALITY AND QUALITY ASSURANCE IN HIGHER EDUCATION IN WESTERN BALKANS AND THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA
STEPS TOWARD THE QUALITY AND QUALITY ASSURANCE IN HIGHER EDUCATION IN WESTERN BALKANS AND THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA

Author(s): Ahmed Qazimi, Jehona Murtezani, Milena Pejchinovska-Stojkovikj
Subject(s): Higher Education
Published by: University "St. Kliment Ohridski" - Bitola
Keywords: quality in higher education; quality assurance

Summary/Abstract: This paper is providing a comprehensive overview of the state of higher education in the Western Balkans, with a particular focus on Quality and Quality Assurance, examining the challenges and opportunities faced by each country in the region, addressing issues, ranging from access to education and relevance of curricula, to coordination in quality assurance and alignment with European Standards. The analysis highlights common themes across the Western Balkans, such as the need for greater relevance of education to the labor market, improvements in coordination and collaboration between educational institutions and relevant agencies, and the imperative to address challenges in early childhood education and access to higher education.

  • Issue Year: 1/2023
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 236-251
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: English
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