Collaboration Between Indian and Foreign Higher Education Institutions

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University Grants Commission Paves Way for Tie-Ups Between Indian and Foreign Higher Education Institutions (Outlook, February 20, 2021) "Indian higher education institutions will soon be able to collaborate with foreign higher education institutions and offer joint degree and dual degree programmes."

HEC Warns Students to Confirm Professional Degrees Accreditation Before Admission (BOL News [Pakistan], February 17, 2021) "The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has warned students to confirm accreditation of professional degrees before taking admission."

Unscrupulous Essay Mills Will Soon Be Banned In the UK (Study International, February 16, 2021) "The UK government will soon be cracking down on contract cheating services following the introduction of an Essay Mills (Prohibition) Bill in the House of Commons. Former universities Member of Parliament (MP) Chris Skidmore wants to ban these essay mills, explaining the 'corrosive effects' of this practice after detailed discussions with academics and higher education bodies."

Higher Education Needs to Develop Better Crisis Responses (University World News, February 13, 2021) "Recognition and quality assurance of online learning preoccupies developed and developing countries alike, and global efforts are needed to put in place sound solutions to these common challenges."