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Future Trends of Higher Education in the Developing World

Future trends in global education are a growing concern for professionals in the international education arena. For both the midcareer professional who will inherit the future, and the senior leader who helps make the institutional policy now to be able to adapt well to the future, being up-to-date on the research and thinking on demographics and shifts around the world is critical. We invite network members to contribute regularly to this practice resource page, which will provide colleagues with information and tools important to their field. Please send resources to the network manager.

"Tectonic Shift in Global Higher Education"
This interesting article examines the critical issue of higher education in the developing world. The authors raise key points in terms of demographic profiles and resources from within and outside the developing nations. Topics examined include the role of fees in higher education, cross-border higher education, and the use of technology. This is a useful article for international educators who want to learn about future trends worldwide.