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Odeh, M., Warwick, K. and Cadenas Medina, J. (2014) Major differences of cloud computing adoption in universities: Europe vs. Middle East. Journal of Emerging Trends in Computing and Information Sciences, 5 (12). pp. 948-952. ISSN 2079-8407

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The extensive use of cloud computing in educational institutes around the world brings unique challenges for universities. Some of these challenges are due to clear differences between Europe and Middle East universities. These differences stem from the natural variation between people. Cloud computing has created a new concept to deal with software services and hardware infrastructure. Some benefits are immediately gained, for instance, to allow students to share their information easily and to discover new experiences of the education system. However, this introduces more challenges, such as security and configuration of resources in shared environments. Educational institutes cannot escape from these challenges. Yet some differences occur between universities which use cloud computing as an educational tool or a form of social connection. This paper discusses some benefits and limitations of using cloud computing and major differences in using cloud computing at universities in Europe and the Middle East, based on the social perspective, security and economics concepts, and personal responsibility.

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Uncontrolled Keywords	Cloud Computing, Education, Social differences, Europe, Middle East
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