Deglobalizing Education: Perspectives, Challenges, and Sustainability

Abstract

The higher education industry has undergone major transformation because of the COVID-19, including a move away from globalization. Deglobalization is the process of reducing global interconnectedness and increasing self-reliance, often through the imposition of trade barriers and the localization of economic activity (Eftimie, 2017). Many nations have had to resort to placing travel restrictions and virtually closed their borders during the pandemic time, making it even more challenging for overseas students to pursue higher education abroad. Additionally, the pandemic has increased opportunities towards online education, making it simpler for students to receive quality education from their home countries making it possible for students who may not have been able to otherwise attend in-person classes (Ashour et al., 2021). This trend has also been influenced by political and economic forces like nationalism, protectionism, and international economic difficulties. Higher education institutions are consequently putting more emphasis on partnerships and collaborations at the local and regional levels (James, 2017; Pan, 2021).

Citation

Mishra, P. and Kiriyakere, A. (2024), "Deglobalizing Education: Perspectives, Challenges, and Sustainability", Hack-Polay, D., Lock, D., Caputo, A., Lokhande, M. and Salunkhe, U. (Ed.) Global Higher Education Practices in Times of Crisis: Questions for Sustainability and Digitalization, Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 169-182. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83797-052-020241011