Globalization, International Organizations, and Mass Education

This chapter focuses on the conceptualization of globalization as a process; it identifies the main actors of the world modern society (individuals, nation-states, and international organizations) and explains the operationalization of the international organizations within the world society and the evolution of the multilateralism in the field of education over time. It also defines mass education as a concept describing its characteristics and common patterns of diffusion and expansion over the world through the international organizations. The chapter finalizes with the description of UNESCO’s role as an actor on the expansion of mass education worldwide.