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These study it is necessary to can be used as a theoretical foundation upon which to base decision-making and strategic thinking about e-learning system. This paper proposes a new framework for assessing readiness of an organization to implement the e-learning system project on the basis of McKinsey 7S model using fuzzy logic analysis. The study considers 7 dimensions as approach to assessing the current situation of the organization prior to system implementation to identify weakness areas which may encounter the project with failure. Adopted was focus on Questionnaires and group interviews to specific data collection from three colleges in Mosul University in Iraq. This can be achieved success in building an e-learning system at the University of Mosul by readiness assessment according to the model of multidimensional based on the framework of 7S is selected by 23 factors, and thus can avoid failures or weaknesses facing the implementation process before the start of the project and a step towards enabling the administration to make decisions that achieve success in this area, as well as to avoid the high cost associated with the implementation process.
KEYWORDS: E-Learning System, Readiness Assessment, McKinsey 7S Model.
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I. INTRODUCTION
E-learning system is a special type of IS [61]. E-learning system have now been adopted by most universities [24]. Traditionally, Education was based on attending classes, listening to lecture and appearing in exams [5]. This traditional method of imparting education is evolving and new methods are developed day by day. The introduction of information technology in education is viewed as one of the important means of meeting the need's students, universities and society as a whole. Fry, 2001 suggests that universities must embrace new technological advancements, which are capable of transforming educational and business in order to survive in a global higher-education market. The constant and rapid development of Information and communication technology has led to the introduction of E-learning systems in the system of education. E-learning is now the main focus of introducing and using new and advanced technologies in the field of higher education [12].
Most major universities all around the world provide some kinds of e-learning systems to enhance overall education system and to improve the performance of students. The e-learning...