Cases on Cultural Implications and Considerations in Online Learning . Edited by

Andrea Edmundson, CPLP is the Global Learning Strategist and CEO of eWorldLearning, Inc., (www.eWorldLearning.com). She is an expert in designing culturally appropriate training courses and materials (online or in classroom) in order to increase their effectiveness in other cultures and countries. She created the research-based Cultural Adaptation Process (CAP) Model, a unique process that helps instructional designers to align courses – content, instructional approach, and multimedia to the cultural characteristics and preferences of targeted learners. She also founded the Global eLearning Community, an online membership association for professionals whose work encompasses culture, learning, and technology. She authored the pioneering book, Globalized eLearning Cultural Challenges (2007) and introduced the concept of Cross-Cultural Learning Objects (XCLOs). Dr. Edmundson served 3 terms as President of the American Society for Training and Development (Greater Tucson Chapter). She teaches graduate courses on distance learning and educational technology for several online universities. During her 25-year career in training and development, she has provided training courses in the classroom and online in 30+ countries for thousands of learners. Market: This premier publication is essential for all academic and research library reference collections. It is a crucial tool for academicians, researchers, and practitioners and is ideal forclassroom use. Andrea Edmundson (eWorld Learning, USA)