Challenges to implementing e-learning in lesser-developed countries

Globalized E-Learning Cultural Challenges

Volumn , Issue , 2006, Pages 18-34

  Olaniran, Bolanle ^a  

^a TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 84901547240     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book    
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-59904-301-2.ch002     Document Type: Chapter

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