A Conceptual Approach to Transform and Enhance Academic Mentorship: Through Open Educational Practices
By: Javiera Atenas, Chrissi Nerantzi and Anna Bussu
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.55982/openpraxis.15.4.595 | Journal eISSN: 2304-070X
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Page range: 271 - 287
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