This book is a collection of papers that search for the very meaning of globalization and its implications for education. It explores the connections between globalization and its impacts on educational reforms in the 21st century. Drawing upon the wisdom and experience of a vast number of experts who have been intimately involved in important educational reforms in countries all over the world, this book is filled with insight with regard to coping with the challenges arising from globalization. This is an indispensable reference for professional educators, educational researchers and policy makers alike.