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As English has spread through globalization, it has become a de facto lingua franca. Because adequate English competency is now considered a “global literacy skill”, nations see it as essential if they seek to compete in the global market. As global university rankings, the drive for fiscal resources, and the international mobility of students become more common and significant among universities worldwide, training in English plays an increasingly important role in higher education systems.
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Clothey, R.A. (2012). Globalization, Decentralization, and Equity. In: Acedo, C., Adams, D., Popa, S. (eds) Quality and Qualities. Comparative and International Education, vol 16. SensePublishers, Rotterdam. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6091-951-0_9
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