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Globalization Of Engineering Education Via A Virtual University, Devi P. Saini

Devi Saini

Fierce international competition in engineering services including engineering education has resulted in a number of attempts for globalization of education delivery. Establishment of virtual universities where infrastructure costs are significantly low, have been envisaged as one strategic way of succeeding in educational markets of developing countries. Quite often the perception is that the virtual university is a freeway via which any student in any country can be enrolled and educated. However, the scenario is not that simple. The success of a global virtual university depends on a number of factors including cultural aspects of various societies, government regulations, division of …