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In this final chapter, I adopt a prospective view of the near-term future to address issues pertinent to advancing the field of authentic game-based learning . I then take a longer-term perspective and put forward a particular vision and hope for how the future, viewed as a field with infinite possibility, might unfold in a positive way.
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Chee, Y.S. (2016). Conclusion: Future Prospects and Educational Opportunities. In: Games-To-Teach or Games-To-Learn. Gaming Media and Social Effects. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-287-518-1_8
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