Open source software (OSS) can open doors for e-learning by allowing more flexible and collaborative learning models. OSS provides learner-centric and peer-based learning opportunities that are not constrained by time or place. It also empowers users and learners to access, create and share content through tools like wikis, blogs and virtual meetings. Adopting OSS can help education systems transition away from traditional, factory-model schools towards a more community-oriented approach tailored to individual learning paces in today's technology-rich environment.