Globalization is such a contested term. Not only it has been considered a cliché of our times, but at the same time it has been criticized for its lack of a precise definition. Still it holds such an appealing and powerful voice. By the sole mention of the concept it was able to attract the research efforts of leading specialists throughout the world, each one of them making a contribution to the academic debate. Among the myriad of globalization faces, several different emphases on economic process and education issues have been associated with the global agendas, clearly two of the most significant global challenges and trends. For.