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Sagintayeva, Aida, Ed.; Kurakbayev, Kairat, Ed. – Online Submission, 2013
Nazarbayev University Graduate School of Education presents conference proceedings of the annual Eurasian Higher Education Leaders' Forum held June 12-13, 2013, at Nazarbayev University. The theme of this year's Forum is "Global Trends in Higher Education and their Impact on the Region". Many internationally-recognized higher education…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Educational Trends, Global Approach, Foreign Countries
Sharama, Motilal – Online Submission, 2005
It has been estimated that over 700 million of the world's poor live in Asia-Pacifiui region i.e., those who earn $1 or less a day. Nearly one of three Asians is poor. It is claimed by multilateral agencies that the incidence of poverty (proportion of people below the poverty line) is slightly declining. Others question this claim and argue that…
Descriptors: Economically Disadvantaged, Educational Quality, Population Growth, Democracy
dela Pena-Bandalaria, Melinda – Online Submission, 2007
The influence of the information and communication technologies (ICTs) in open and distance learning (ODL) in a developing country, the Philippines, is critically evaluated in this paper. Specifically, this paper examines how ICTs have influenced or shaped the development of ODL in this country. Also examined are the different stages or…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Quality Circles, Distance Education, Information Technology
Hunt, Frances – Online Submission, 2009
While initial access to education is increasing in many countries, drop out rates continue to be high. This seriously affects MDG and EFA goals around educational access. This briefing paper looks at the issue of dropping out from school. It is based on the CREATE Pathways to Access Research Monograph, "Dropping out from school: a cross…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Dropout Research, Dropouts, Dropout Rate