The main objective of the study is to establish, qualitatively and quantitatively, the extent and practice of OER use by institutions and individuals in the developing parts of Asia, with a view to enhancing and promoting collaboration in the region for the purposes of sharing curriculum, learning materials, learning tools and delivery strategies. The interest in OER is based on the inherent value of freely available knowledge resources to the world’s poor and marginalised populations. The research study has resulted in a significant contribution to the understanding of OER and their use in Asian distance education, through this book and its associated website, www.oerasia.org.