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In the field of computer aided language learning (CALL), there is a need for emphasizing the importance of the user. This book presents methodologies, strategies, and design approaches for building interfaces for a user-centered CALL environment, creating a deeper understanding of the...

This book explores the role of information seeking and retrieval in the development of information systems to support personalized and autonomous learning by introducing key concepts from information science.

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