Opinion
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Measuring Quality in Higher Education Is a Tricky Proposition
Students need to understand what lies behind accreditation before they rely on it to make decisions, a consultant says.
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How to Write a Dissertation in Your Second Language
A writing instructor offers tips on writing a Ph.D. dissertation in English for academics who use it as a second…
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2017: The Arab World in Books
A sampling of literary and scholarly works from across the region that we have enjoyed over the past year.
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Scholars Examine the Cultural Lives of Jihadists
A new book explores how jihadists use poetry, music and video to strengthen their cause.
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In Yemeni Camp, a Principal Struggles to Keep Girls in School
A head teacher in Yemen’s biggest camp for internally displaced people is struggling to keep the doors open – and…
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The Light Inside the Tunnel
A slight twist on an old saying can help those discouraged by the situation in the Arab world, says an…
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What International Higher Education is Missing: Refugees
To fully embrace a global approach, universities must include the education of refugees and displaced people, says the managing editor…
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Cast Away: Stories of Survival
A Brussels-based foreign correspondent has traced the tales of five people who fled their countries to seek a haven in…
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Who Defines “Excellence” in Education? And How?
A more inclusive approach to improving educational quality in the Arab region could be the best solution.
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