Lifelong Learn. 2022, 12, 9-32

https://doi.org/10.11118/lifele20221201009

Educational Potential of 3D Multi-User Virtual Environments

Hana Marešová1, Daniel Ecler2

1Palacky University, Faculty of Education, Department of Czech Language and Literature, Žižkovo nám. 5, 779 00 Olomouc, Czech republic
2Palacky University, Faculty of Education, Institute of Education and Social Studies, Žižkovo nám. 5, 779 00 Olomouc, Czech republic

Received October 10, 2021
Accepted May 17, 2022

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