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This chapter provides an overview of the theoretical dynamics and actual approaches toward the emergence of international dimensions in East Asian higher education (In this book, “East Asia” implies mainly ASEAN+3 (Japan, China, and South Korea). However, this term has also been defined as an open region without clear borders. Therefore, this book does not exclude influences and exchange with Asia-Pacific, Oceanic, South Asian, and/or other countries.). In discussing higher educational reforms in a dynamically changing East Asian region, the authors describe how the steadily rising international profile of Asian universities is accompanied by a rapid expansion toward mass and universal attendance. However, intense competition among countries and regions is now under way in various aspects of politics, business, society, and culture. Under these circumstances, higher education is undergoing diverse reforms in Asian countries.
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In this chapter, and in the book, “East Asia” refers to the region including China, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and other South East Asian countries. We refer to “Asia” in cases where there are common characteristics among nations within the broader continental area as a whole.
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Various articles in Eddy (2010) discuss how international collaboration among higher education institutions can provide options beyond what could be accomplished individually. At the same time, the articles also point out difficulties and challenges to facilitate effective and efficient collaboration across borders.
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This idea of developing a common subject “ASEAN studies” was introduced by Vice Rector (International Affairs) of Thammasat University at the International Conference on Sustainable Internationalization of Higher Education Institutions, which was organized by Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University in Cha-am/Hua Hin, Thailand, on August 6, 2009.
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Yonezawa, A., Kitamura, Y., Meerman, A., Kuroda, K. (2014). The Emergence of International Dimensions in East Asian Higher Education: Pursuing Regional and Global Development. In: Yonezawa, A., Kitamura, Y., Meerman, A., Kuroda, K. (eds) Emerging International Dimensions in East Asian Higher Education. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-8822-9_1
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