The traditional barriers to formal and important learning are officially down. But the full impacts of this emerging “new world” of learning, on institutions as well as individuals and the larger society, are only beginning to be felt and understood. Based on the research and interviews that were done in the preparation of the book, this session will explore current developments, suggest implications for universities and colleges, describe new types of services and organizational structures, in an effort to shine a light on the larger implications of the disruptive change that is upon us and the role of OER and OEC in that change.