1. + z OER in Kyrgyzstan Roadmap and obstacles

2. + Problems 1. lack of paper-based books for schools and universities; 2. lack of qualified teachers and instructors; 3. quality of the printed materials leaves a lot to be desired; 4. the mindset of people.

3. + ICT infrastructure less then 10% of schools have Internet access; Internet penetration in the country is about 36%. About 70% of Internet users are in the capital; Mobile networks cover 95,7%, 20% of Internet users. In general, Kyrgyz ICT infrastructure is ready to start using OER, but there is no content available.

4. + OER roadmap 2013-2017 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Situation analysis Development of the national concept for OER (May - September 2014); Building Coalition to promote OER (2014-2015); Creating a single national repository for OER materials (2014-2015) Development of free e-learning courses and books available to the public (2014-2017) Increase professional skills of teachers and instructors, enable them to use OER (2015-2017) Change and enforce legislation for OER (2015-2017)

5. + Priorities Schools; Universities; Science

6. + Obstacles to overcome Teachers are afraid and unwilling to use new resources. How you solved it? The creation of local OER materials requires time and recourses. Is that better to take from other languages and translate it? Experience and best practices. Any other?

7. + Positive impact Few projects gives their mobile apps code and website codes under CC for anyone. (www.tili.kg) Currently in process is project for making interactive books. Will be released in 2014 for beta testing. Sharing is more common among younger generation in town.

8. + The end Creation and implementation of the OER principles in Kyrgyzstan will help overcome numerous problems stated above, and bring education in the country to a new level. The results of the current work will be seen only in 5-10 years; that is why it is so important to promote the idea of OER for its successful implementation in the near future.