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Article · Trudy Universiteta · March 19, 2026

Digital Education Ecosystem in the Context of Kazakhstan

Aizhan Smakhanova, Zhansaya Abildaeva, Р.К. Ускенбаева, Young-Im Cho, Zhuldyz B. Kalpeyeva

Zhansaya Abildaeva
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Abstract

In the context of the rapid development of digital technologies and global transformations of educational systems, the concept of a digital educational ecosystem is becoming increasingly relevant. This paper explores the concept and structure of a digital educational ecosystem, with a focus on higher education in Kazakhstan. It analyzes theoretical approaches to the formation of a digital ecosystem and summarizes global experiences in implementing it in the university environment. The paper also focuses on the current state and prospects for the development of the digital educational environment in Kazakhstan, including the use of online platforms, digital services, and policy initiatives in the field of digitalization. The paper provides practical recommendations for the development of digital platforms, infrastructure, and competencies. Comparative data on the level of digital maturity of leading Kazakhstani universities is presented. The results of the analysis allow us to identify the key challenges and opportunities facing the higher education system in the context of digital transformation

Digital Transformation of Higher EducationInnovations in Education and Learning TechnologiesEducational Innovations and Technologydigital educational ecosystemhigher educationdigital transformation

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