1. A qualitative meta-analysis of interactions and collaboration in a web-based learning environment Submitted by Mamoona Brace 6610 Module 3

3. Identification of inclusion and exclusion criteria.

4. Identification of 15 studies on the theme

5. Synthesis of studies.

9. Methods (Context/Education/Participants)

10. Framework

11. Findings

12. Conclusions

13. Discussion

17. Frameworks

19. Methods of Studies

20. Table 1

21. Table 2

22. Table 3

23. Table 4

24. Table 5

25. Table 6

26. Findings of the Studies

31. Conclusions of the studies

34. Implications of the Studies

37. Discussion of Findings

40. Conclusions

43. Limitations of Meta-Analysis

45. Implications of Meta-analysis

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