Higher education is a driving force behind enhancing competitiveness for economies in the global market; however, a myriad of obstacles can pose significant challenges to students seeking such opportunities.

Accelerated Opportunity Education Models and Practices is a pivotal reference source for the latest scholarly research on emerging initiatives in academic institutions that implement expedited educational programs across the globe. Examining the benefits that stem from enabling students to complete their university degrees in a shorter timeframe, this book is ideally designed for administrators, researchers, academicians, and educators interested in guidelines and frameworks necessary to provide accelerated education options at the collegiate level.