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Author(s): Neeta Baporikar (Ministry of Higher Education, Oman)
Copyright: 2014
Pages: 7
Source title: Handbook of Research on Higher Education in the MENA Region: Policy and Practice
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Neeta Baporikar (Ministry of Higher Education, Oman)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-6198-1.ch001

Keywords: Education / Higher Education / Information Science Reference

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Education is a significant sector, and higher education plays a great role in this knowledge era. Education is not only important and dynamic but also ever changing as per the needs of society. Education has a wider meaning nation wise and even culturally contextualized. This chapter gives a historical background of education and then critically delves into the origin of higher education, the current scenario, and the impending outlook, with focus on the MENA region. The education sector returns are immeasurable, but the sector is also demanding and challenging, especially for the MENA region. Education systems will need to become more effective in transmitting skills and competencies to all. MENA countries in particular will have to consider not only how education will be delivered but also how it will be paid for. Meeting the above challenges is fundamental. The succeeding chapters will facilitate policy makers to meet those challenges.

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