Research on Open Data Practice Within Education

Abstract

The use of open data in education at all levels of education brings enormous advantages in easier acquisition and sharing of knowledge. Data available to everyone is of great importance in all spheres of society, and in the era of Industry 4.0, it immeasurably helps in making more informed decisions. In education, open educational resources can be used to connect people around the world and solve many real-world problems through innovation. This paper presents the basic concepts of open data, and the emphasis is on the importance of open data in education. Good practice examples are presented, as well as the challenges that open data entails. Also, the current situation in Serbia in terms of educational open data was analyzed, as well as suggestions for improvement.