External Quality Assurance in Higher Education

Abstract

External quality assurance (EQA) has become an important item on the policy agendas of higher education systems across the world. This publication discusses the different options available. This publication can be used for identifying issues and concerns of policy-makers in the area of quality assurance.--Publisher's description. Placing external quality assurance (EQA) in overall quality assurance systems -- Major organizational and methodological choices in EQA systems -- Common core elements and approaches -- The structure for quality assurance: the agency.