EXAMINATION OF QUALITY ASSURANCE MECHANISM IN HIGHER EDUCATION: COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF HIGHER EDUCATION FRAMEWORKS IN SOUTH KOREA AND MALAYSIA

Jakkrit Marnnoi, Hambalee Jehma, Piya Marn-In

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The Quality Assurance Agency plays a pivotal role in upholding the standards and quality of education worldwide. This systematic review, classified as a secondary study, undertook a rigorous content analysis of qualitatively obtained data. Additionally, it utilized a comparative analysis approach to scrutinize the intricacies of quality requirements and benchmarks for tertiary education set forth by leading governmental bodies across various nations, focusing particularly on South Korea and Malaysia. The study aimed to examine the frameworks, protocols, and methodologies employed by prominent state entities within educational institutions to supervise, evaluate, and improve quality standards in higher education. This endeavor will significantly contribute to advancing quality and standards in accordance with national development strategies, thus serving as a cornerstone for ongoing developmental efforts within the country.

 

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higher education, Korean Council for University Education, Malaysian Qualification Agency, quality assurance, quality standards

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