Omar Farouk Al Mashhour1, Arazoo Rasool Ahmed2
1Department of Business and Management, Tishk International University, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
2 Department of General Education, College Of Education And Languages, The Lebanese French University, Erbil, Kurdistan
Email: Omer.farouk@tiu.edu.iq
DOI: 10.23918/ICABEP2025p225
Abstract:
Quality education represents one of the core goals of the Sustainable Development Goals due to its role in shaping active citizens and its connection with all other goals. The importance has been confirmed by various studies published by UNESCO Educational for Sustainable Development. However, to ensure the highest quality of education, it is crucial to stay up-to-date with the latest technological advancements and seek opportunities for integration. Blockchain represents one of the most discussed technologies of the twenty-first century because of its utility and potential to revolutionise various sectors. A number of national and international bodies have produced reports identifying that blockchain use is not limited to the financial sector; on the contrary, it can be implemented in various fields, including education. Until now, most educational institutions are still managed and controlled by centralised administrative systems and entities, which have proven to be time- and cost-consuming and prone to mistakes. The rapid and ongoing technological development has imposed a duty to reevaluate and reassess the current landscape of education. This paper aims to explore the role of blockchain in education, its potential, and the challenges faced in order to suggest better recommendations to unlock the true potential of these technologies. It also sheds light on successful experiences initiated by companies. The study employs qualitative research and utilises secondary data from various reputable and recent sources, including academic journals, conferences, and reports published by internationally recognised bodies. Descriptive content analysis is used to gain accurate and comprehensive insights from existing academic work. The study will contribute to the discourse by providing methods and solutions in which blockchain can be applied to improve the current state of education, both academically and administratively. The findings will also offer additional input for legislators and policymakers to improve the education sector and enhance quality. Several suggestions are proposed to better implement blockchain in education.
Keywords: Blockchain Technology, Education Quality, Credential Verification, Decentralised Learning Management Systems (LMS), Data Security.