Accreditation
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Internationally Accredited Universities and Programs
Al-Fanar Media has compiled a list of the more than 750 higher-education institutions and programs across the Arab region that…
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News & Reports
Somalis Leaving Kenya Face Educational Roadblocks
Young Somalis who have had to leave a refugee camp in Kenya to return home under controversial circumstances are not…
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A Regional Survey: How Arab Countries Regulate Quality in Higher Education
An Al-Fanar Media survey of the quality assurance for higher education in 16 Arab countries found heavy regulation of the…
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New ‘Education Passport’ Is Tested in Greece
A Norwegian project to hold a refugee’s academic history in a single document and to simplify admission to higher education…
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Arab Universities and MOOCs: Cautious Cooperation
While Arab youth are eager to use the Arab massive open online courses’ platforms, Arab academic institutions seem reluctant to…
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Damascus University Seeks to Combat Forged Degrees
Damascus University is taking steps to protect its diplomas amid a recent increase in fake credentials among Syrian refugees, some…
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Authorities Shut Down A Global Network of Fake Universities
The websites of a group of fake universities are silent after Pakistani law enforcement officials went after the network’s alleged…
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Opinion
It’s Time to Shut Down Fake Universities
Education authorities should fight bogus-degree programs and create real, accredited online alternatives, says Dean Hoke.
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A Growing Number of Arab Universities Seek International Accreditation
Arab universities are increasingly seeking international recognition for the entire institution.
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News & Reports
Faking Quality Control for Universities
An international organization that uses the term “accreditation” provides little of it, leaving students in the lurch.
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