IMPLEMENTATION OF OPEN DATA IN HIGHER EDUCATION: A REVIEW

Abstract

The phenomenon of having an Open Data initiatives becomes pervasive in every country. In Malaysia, it started with Open Government Data Framework approach from The Malaysian Administrative Modernization and Management Planning Unit (MAMPU) and currently the initiative has been extended to the ministries and agencies level. In addition, it is important to implement Higher Education Open Data Framework as the agency plays a major role as contributors to support the needs of citizen in current and future education world. Every country has its own governance structure and open data policies. In implementing Open Data Initiatives, there are some rules need to be followed; principles and models. Three (3) countries have been reviewed relating to Higher Education Open Data which are United Kingdom (UK), Saudi Arabia and South Africa. These countries are chosen based on its country classification. UK presented as a developed country. Meanwhile South Africa and Saudi Arabia acted as developed country in which the latter one is more significant to Malaysia that falls under sub category of Asia. This paper discussed about the principles, models and themes used in determining data openness for selected Higher Education Countries; United Kingdom, South Africa and Saudi Arabia.

Keywords

• Data openness
• Higher education
• Open data
• Open data developing country
• Ten principles