University Governance Models for Microcredentials: Regulatory and Institutional Challenges in Europe and Latin America
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micro-credentials, university governance, employability, educational standardsAbstract
This article provides a comparative analysis of university governance models applied to the implementation of microcredentials in Europe and Latin America, focusing on the regulatory and institutional challenges faced by both regions. The main objective is to identify the main barriers and opportunities that condition the adoption of microcredentials in dissimilar regulatory and organisational contexts. Methodologically, a systematic literature review was conducted under the PRISMA 2020 protocol, covering academic publications and institutional documents from the last five years. Four case studies (two per region) were analysed, selected according to explicit criteria of relevance and representativeness. Among the most relevant findings, it is noteworthy that in Europe, regulatory consolidation and inter-institutional collaboration have favoured the integration of microcredentials, while in Latin America, regulatory obstacles and limitations on university autonomy predominate. The study contributes to the debate on alternative credentialing policies, suggesting ways to strengthen governance in Latin American university environments and promoting future research on the organisational impact and sustainability of microcredentials.
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