Moving mountains: Will qualifications systems promote lifelong learning?

European Journal of Education

Volumn 42, Issue 4, 2007, Pages 459-484

  Werquin, Patrick ^a  

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EID: 36649031234     PISSN: 01418211     EISSN: 14653435     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1465-3435.2007.00327.x     Document Type: Article

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