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INTEGRATED QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (IQMS) AND CHALLENGES IN HIGHER EDUCATION - A REVIEW
Abstract
There are challenges to quality assurance process in Higher Education Institutions in the world. These challenges are crucial to continual improvement in the quality assurance process. In this study, the challenges in East Asian nations, Africa, and European nations. Each continent demands a detailed study in this regard. The Quality Assurance Process is embedded with skills, knowledge, and competence to equip a vibrant society. There are approaches which advocate inclusive growth. Integrated Quality Management System offers consistent approaches to take forward to continual improvement in quality assurance process in higher Education institutions.
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