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OER in Africa’s higher education institutions
Ngugi, Catherine N.

PublishedAugust 2011
Type of workReport
JournalDistance Education
Volume 32, Issue 2, Pages 277 - 287
RegionAfrica

ABSTRACT
Higher education in Africa has had diverse histories and trajectories, and has played different roles over time. This article is concerned with the evolution and future of higher education on the continent, and the role that open educational resources (OER) might play therein.

Keywords Africa · higher education · institutional policy · national policy · OER · OER Africa

ISSN1475-0198
RefereedYes
RightsCopyright © 2016 Informa UK Limited
DOI10.1080/01587919.2011.584853
Other informationDistance Education
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