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What is Variability in Accreditation Standards

Chapter 18
Evaluating Global Accreditation Standards for Higher Education
Differences in accreditation criteria, processes, and requirements, which may exist across regions, countries, or accrediting bodies.
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Significance of Capacity Building Through Professional Development Programs: Pathways to Accreditation in HEIs
Mohammad Sultan Ahmad Ansari (Modern College of Business and Science, Oman) and Henry Jonathan (Modern College of Business and Science, Oman)
Copyright: © 2024 |Pages: 13
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-1698-6.ch018
Abstract
Higher education institutions (HEIs) accreditation is pivotal for developing quality of education. The HEIs need to evaluate their readiness and ability for accreditation with the respective institution. HEIs shall take leading role in academic publications, teaching quality, and contribution to conferences for capability building. It can develop a comprehensive understanding so that policymakers to enhance quality and effectiveness of higher education. Capacity building initiatives in HEIs, such as faculty development programs, curriculum enhancements, or quality assurance mechanisms can support development. It was observed that the most significant improvements can develop institutions in resource allocation within the constraint and program development.
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