The result of globalization has been a much more mobile international labour market for those who have learning credentials as well as those who do not.

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THE GLOBALIZATION
OF LEARNING
LEARNING SOCIETIES:

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The result of globalization
has been a much more
mobile international labour
market for those who have
learning credentials as well
as those who do not.

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Those with learning credentials that are
recognized and valued worldwide tend to
have access to more opportunities than
those who do not. The latter are more
likely to enter labour markets that are more
informal, occupy a lower status and receive
comparatively lower pay.
MOBILE STUDENTS
Students are becoming increasingly
mobile, according to data from UNESCO: in
2006 there were 2.7 million international
students, as compared to 2.5 million in
2004. In emerging economies, higher
education has become a growth industry;
very large numbers of graduates are, in turn,
creating significant new markets for learning
institutions. However, the increasing levels
of graduate unemployment in countries such
as China suggests that there’s a need for
additional forms of niche learning, beyond
traditional academic degree programmes.
THE NEED FOR CULTURAL
UNDERSTANDING
Cultural understanding is more important
than ever before due to increasing
globalization and mobility. This also means
that it’s vital for an individual to find out
about their own society’s cultural practices
and core values.
Cultural
understanding
is more
important
than ever
before due
to increasing
globalization
and mobility.

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