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challenges and opportunities in quality assurance amid digitisation's impact on higher
education quality systems.

As a key participant in the event, Prof. Moustafa Hassan, Vice-Chancellor for International

Cooperation at HBMSU, led a dynamic pre-conference workshop on Benchmarking in Online
Learning on December 5, 2023. Prof. Hassan delved into various aspects of the project,
including benchmarking techniques for quality assurance, the unique evaluation needs of

online education, the development and pilot implementation of the Benchmarking Framework,

data entry and use of the benchmarking website, global implementation results, and
continuous quality improvement of the framework and its toolkit. Participants in the workshop
gained practical experience by actively entering data and generating comparative graphs.

H.E. Dr. Mansoor Al Awar, Chancellor of HBMSU, stated: “We, at HBMSU, take pride in

spearheading the introduction and integration of innovative smart learning concepts across
the Arab world. Our active participation in the ANQAHE conference is a testament to our

unwavering commitment to elevating the quality of global higher education. Quality assurance
is the bedrock of a robust education system, and through collaborative efforts and tools like

the Benchmarking Framework, we are shaping the future of higher education. We are
dedicated to cultivating an educational environment that nurtures a highly competent
generation, playing a pivotal role in propelling the UAE's transformation into one of the most

inventive nations worldwide.”

Prof. Hassan, Vice-Chancellor for International Cooperation at HBMSU, said: “Benchmarking
Online Learning goes beyond being a mere tool; it represents a strategic approach to

ensuring quality in education. Our workshop highlighted the profound impact of benchmarking
on molding the trajectory of online education in the future. In this era of digital transformation,

upholding academic integrity and quality stands as a top priority. The Benchmarking
Framework designed for Online, Open, Smart, and Technology-Enhanced Higher Education

reflects our dedication to achieving excellence. By sharing insights at the ANQAHE
conference, we have extended an invitation to fellow educators and institutions to embrace

digital pedagogy and harness innovative tools to enhance higher education on a global scale.”

The Benchmarking Framework for Online, Open, Smart, and Technology-Enhanced Higher

Education serves as an assessment tool for online and open universities, identifying strengths
and vulnerabilities to benchmark themselves in the rapidly evolving higher education

landscape. Developed collectively by members of the International Consortium for
Benchmarking Framework for Online, Open, Smart, and Technology-Enhanced Higher

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