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INFORMATION & COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION

Exploring the role of gamification in motivating students to learn

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Article: 2210045 | Received 20 Aug 2022, Accepted 29 Apr 2023, Published online: 08 May 2023

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