Part 1 Fast-forwarding: the role of Educational Technology -- Chapter 1 Fast-tracking Technology Integration toward Global Education in Oman -- Chapter 2 Rich Text, Rich Teach expanding educational horizons with new technology -- Chapter 3 Open source pathways to educational development -- Chapter 4 Managing and evaluating ICTs in Higher Education: A reassurance measure for sustainable investment -- Chapter 5 Digital technologies and emerging educational objectives: The need for transformational changes in teacher education & training -- Part 2 Fast-forwarding: teaching & learning for Social Development -- Chapter 6 The transforming nature of teaching and learning in higher education: A University of South Pacific experience -- Chapter 7 Multiculturalism: The value of every individual in the Higher Education Institutions -- Chapter 8 Counselling Ethics Education: Teaching and Learning Development Reformation -- Chapter 9 E-Counselling modality in Higher Education Institutions of Malaysia -- Part 3 Role of Higher Institutions: Nation building & Sustainability -- Chapter 10 Transforming Brics to Brincs for faster economic growth in Nigeria: The role of tertiary educational institutions -- Chapter 11 Capacity building for Educational Leaders in an era of change: The role of Higher Education Providers -- Chapter 12 Caring: A useful tool for embedding sustainability into Nursing Education -- Part 4 Fast-forwarding: Globalization & Educational Leadership -- Chapter 13 Branding Higher Institutions: What it takes to be branded -- Chapter 14 Knowledge Development, ICT Management and Education Policy: Global Issues, Local Challenges -- Chapter 15 Moral Sensitivity Practice in Academic Deanship: Does it really matter? -- Chapter 16 Improving the quality of Technical Education through International Standardization: The case of Coast Institute of Technology, Kenya.