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

Pejchinovska, Milena and Ahmed, Qazimi and Jehona, Murtezani (2023) STEPS TOWARD THE QUALITY AND QUALITY ASSURANCE IN HIGHER EDUCATION IN WESTERN BALKANS AND THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA. Horizons - International Scientific Journal, 1 (1).

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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.
Key words: quality in higher education, quality assurance

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Scientific Fields (Frascati) > Social Sciences > Educational sciences
Scientific Fields (Frascati) > Social Sciences > Other social sciences
Divisions: Faculty of Education
Depositing User: Prof. d-r Milena Pejchinovska
Date Deposited: 28 Dec 2023 15:20
Last Modified: 28 Dec 2023 15:20
URI: https://eprints.uklo.edu.mk/id/eprint/9661

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