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The Wiley Handbook of Learning Technology is an authoritative and up-to-date survey of the
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perspectives into account. It aims at interpretivist and constructionist approaches to RPGs …

Online Gaming and Playful Organization explores the cultural impact of gaming on
organizations. While gaming is typically a form of entertainment, this book argues that …

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