Analytic Quality Glossary A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Home
Citation reference: Harvey, L., 2004-24, Analytic Quality Glossary, Quality Research International, http://www.qualityresearchinternational.com/glossary/
This is a dynamic glossary and the author would welcome any e-mail suggestions for additions or amendments.
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Mutual recognition
Mutual recognition is agreement between two (or more) organisations to recognise each other's processes or programmes
Mutual recognition may between higher education institutions, quality or accrediting agencies or professional bodies.
The UNESCO definition of:
Mutual Recognition: Agreement by two or more institutional bodies to validate each other’s degrees, programmes, or institutions and/or affirmation by two or more quality assurance or accrediting agencies that the methodology of the agencies are sound and that the procedures are functioning accordingly. (Vlãsceanu et al. 2004, p.55)
Vlãsceanu, L., Grünberg, L., and Pârlea, D., 2004, Quality Assurance and Accreditation: A Glossary of Basic Terms and Definitions (Bucharest, UNESCO-CEPES) Papers on Higher Education