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Review Papers | Information Technology | Saudi Arabia | Volume 13 Issue 1, January 2024

Systematic Review of Cloud Computing Studies within Higher Educational Institutions in Saudi Arabia

Aminah Malkawi

Abstract: Cloud computing has emerged as a transformative technology with the potential to reshape the teaching, learning, and administrative functions within educational institutions. This systematic review explores the state of cloud computing studies within higher educational institutions (HEI) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). KSA, a nation with a burgeoning higher education sector, has witnessed a growing interest in adopting cloud computing to enhance educational practices, research endeavors, and institutional efficiency. This review employs a rigorous methodology to assess the existing literature, analyzing several research articles, conference papers, theses, and reports published between 2018 and 2023. The primary objectives of this review are to identify the key themes, contributions, models, and methods employed in cloud computing studies within KSA?s HEI and to highlight the impact of these initiatives on teaching, learning, and institutional operations. The findings of this systematic review provide a current snapshot of cloud computing research and offer insights and recommendations for future research directions and practical implications. Ultimately, this study contributes to the ongoing discourse on integrating cloud computing technologies to enhance the quality and efficiency of HEI in KSA and offers valuable insights that can inform policymakers, educators, and researchers in the region.

Keywords: Cloud computing, Higher educational institutions, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Review

Edition: Volume 13 Issue 1, January 2024,

Pages: 713 - 721