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Item Comparative Research on Educational Policy Responses to the COVID-19 Pandemic: Eastern vs. Western Perspectives(IGI Global, 2022) Malik M.A.; Akkaya B.; Harper D.S.The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented ripples throughout society, bringing many sectors and fields, including education, to a virtual halt or forcing them to change their working style abruptly. Based on technological advancements, e-learning preparedness, and human and financial resources, higher education systems and universities in Eastern and Western countries have responded differently to this crisis. Comparative Research on Educational Policy Responses to the COVID-19 Pandemic: Eastern vs. Western Perspectives presents global research on the response of higher education to the COVID-19 pandemic from both the East and the West. It sheds light on the relevant challenges, strategies, and effectiveness of the policies set in place in response to the pandemic. Covering topics such as international student-related policies, pedagogical adaptation, and student motivation, this premier reference source is an essential resource for policymakers, government officials, faculty of higher education, students and educators of higher education, libraries, researchers, and academicians. © 2022 by IGI Global. All rights reserved.Item Combating COVID: Exploring Pakistani Universities' responses to COVID-19(IGI Global, 2022) Malik M.A.; Akkaya B.; Jumani N.B.This study investigates Pakistani universities' responses during COVID-19. Permanent faculty members from eight different universities were interviewed for data collection. The participants reported six different strategies that were employed to continue the teaching-learning process during COVID-19: from well-developed LMS to virtually no classes. They also pointed out five main issues and challenges during COVID-19 (i.e., infrastructure and internet-related issues, students' participation and engagement issues, teachers' training and attitudinal issues, quality assurance issues, and lack of uniform policy by HEC). They also feared increased educational disparities due to the digital divide. Although this pandemic has adversely affected the higher education sector in Pakistan, if the policymakers and institutions are willing to learn and innovate, this crisis can be turned into an opportunity. © 2022, IGI Global.Item