Mergers and Alliances in Higher Education International Practice and Emerging Opportunities /

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Curaj, Adrian (Editor), Georghiou, Luke (Editor), Cassingena Harper, Jennifer (Editor), Egron-Polak, Eva (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2015.
• Subjects: Education.; International education.; Comparative education.; Educational policy.; ducation and state.; Higher education.; Higher Education.; Educational Policy and Politics.; International and Comparative Education.

Higher education in Europe and beyond faces a series of major challenges. The economic crisis has accelerated expectations of an increased role in addressing economic and societal challenges while, at the same time, putting pressure on available finances. Broader trends such as shifting student demo...