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	Title:	Applying metadata standards to multilingual learning objects
	Author:	Cleo E. Sgouropoulou, Anastasios G. Koutoumanos
	Address:	Faculty of Applied Mathematics and Physics, National Technical University of Athens, Iroon Polytechniou 9, Zografou 15780, Greece. ' Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, Iroon Polytechniou 9, Zografou 15780, Greece
	Journal:	International Journal of Learning Technology 2005 - Vol. 1, No.4  pp. 425 - 442
	Abstract:	In this paper, we propose extensions to the IEEE Learning Object Metadata standard to provide the necessary mechanisms for describing and relating alternative language versions of learning resources. The work presented involves the identification of the various stakeholder applications and respective groups, the analysis of issues related to the metadescriptive needs of learning objects and their translations, the definition of an application profile capable of addressing these needs, and the compilation of per-case application guidelines. This proposal will be submitted to the IEEE Learning Technology Standardisation Committee, in order to be considered for the enhancement of a future version of the IEEE LOM standard.
	Keywords:	learning technology standards; learning object metadata; application profiles; alternative language versions; learning objects; LOM; multilingual learning resources; e-learning; online learning; IEEE standards.
	DOI:	10.1504/IJLT.2005.007153
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