Most would agree that a learning community of practice cultivates social and intellectual development in educational settings but what are the other benefits and what does a learning community actually look like in practice? This book explores such questions as: ¿Are learning communities essential in education?¿ ¿How are they designed and developed?¿ ¿What difference do they make in learning?¿ The book contains contributions of educators who share their research and practice in designing and implementing learning communities in school, university, and professional network settings. It presents their experiences, and the ¿how tö of these educators who are passionate about building and sustaining learning communities to make