Credible learning pathways
Connect learners to open and flexible programmes offered by recognised institutions through dependable access channels.
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Global coordination. Local access. Trusted quality.
Opening education.
Connecting opportunity.
The Global Open Education Network coordinates institutions, accredited learning centres and responsible partners to expand trusted access to open, online and flexible education.
Institutional coordinationTransparent accreditationInclusive access
Human connection.
GOEConnected learning
Globalinstitutional network
Locallearning access
Independentquality assurance
Publiccentre verification
Welcome to GOE Network
Building trusted pathways into open, online and flexible education.
The Global Open Education Network is the institutional coordinator of the GOE Initiative. It connects recognised education providers, public bodies, communities and responsible partners around a shared framework for widening meaningful learning access.
As the accrediting authority for GOE Centres, the Network establishes standards, authorises accreditation decisions and maintains public accountability. Participating institutions retain full authority over admission, curriculum, assessment and academic awards.
Discover the GOE Network →Why GOE Network
A trusted framework between institutions, learners and local delivery.
Open education fulfils its promise when credible programmes are matched with reliable technology, informed learner support, transparent standards and accountable local access.
Quality-assured support
Apply clear service standards, evidence-led assessment and continuing monitoring to local learner-support environments.
Coordinated delivery
Align education providers, Centre operators, public bodies and technology partners while preserving their distinct responsibilities.
Public accountability
Make Centre status verifiable, accreditation decisions traceable and the limits of GOE authority clear to the public.
Programmes and initiatives
One global initiative. Practical programmes for meaningful access.
GOE Network coordinates the GOE Initiative and advances its purpose through focused programmes connecting credible education, local infrastructure, inclusive technology and accountable partnerships.
Learning access strengthened by local support
Principal global initiative
The GOE Initiative
The Network’s coordinated global effort to connect people with credible open, online and flexible education. It mobilises institutions, responsible technology and community infrastructure around one practical objective: meaningful learning access closer to where people live and work.
Its programmes support lifelong learning and locally responsive implementation while respecting the academic authority of participating institutions and the statutory role of regulators.
Access & inclusionInstitutional collaborationDigital participationLocal support
Explore the GOE Initiative →How the Initiative is delivered
Four connected programme areas turn the Initiative’s global purpose into practical institutional and community-level action.
GOE Centres Development Programme
Builds a trusted network of accredited local facilities offering technology access, learner guidance and approved support services.
Explore GOE Centres →Quality, Standards & Accreditation
Advances consistent operating standards, evidence-led accreditation, public verification and continuous quality improvement.
Understand accreditation →Digital Access & Inclusion
Strengthens accessible technology, digital readiness and practical participation pathways for underserved learners and communities.
Support inclusive access →Institutional Collaboration & Capacity
Connects education providers, public bodies and implementation partners while strengthening the capabilities needed for responsible delivery.
Join the Network →GOE Centres
Quality-assured local access to digital learning.
GOE Centres are independently operated physical facilities accredited by the GOE Network for a defined location, category and service scope. They help learners access technology, navigate approved learning platforms and receive dependable non-academic support close to their communities.
Every active Centre must be verifiable in the official GOE Network register.Verify a Centre →
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Application
An eligible institution submits evidence against published requirements.
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Assessment
GOE-QAU evaluates documentation, facilities, capacity and safeguards.
3
Inspection
Qualified assessors conduct verification and submit findings.
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Accreditation
The GOE Network decides, certifies and adds approved Centres to the register.
Public verification register
Verify a GOE Centre before using its services.
Search by Centre name or accreditation number to confirm its current standing, approved location, authorised service scope and accreditation validity.
QAUQuality in practice
GOE Quality Assurance Unit
Evidence-led assurance from application to renewal.
GOE-QAU is the Network’s specialist operational unit for institutional due diligence, technical assessment, site inspection and continuing monitoring of GOE Centres.
The Unit documents findings and submits recommendations through the approved decision process. Accreditation is granted, conditioned, suspended or withdrawn only by the GOE Network through its authorised Accreditation Committee.
Due diligenceInspectionMonitoringTechnical reporting
See how accountability works →Knowledge hub
Standards and guidance for credible open education delivery.
Access the strategic frameworks, governance instruments, accreditation guidance and implementation resources that shape consistent practice across the GOE Network.
GOE Initiative Concept Note & Strategic Framework
Purpose, operating model and strategic direction.
View resource overview →GOE Network Institutional & Governance Framework
Authority, accountability and decision-making arrangements.
Explore governance →GOE Centres Accreditation Framework
Requirements, assessment process and continuing obligations.
Explore accreditation →Upcoming events
Convening institutions around access, quality and delivery.
Join education leaders, quality-assurance practitioners and implementation partners for focused exchanges on open learning, Centre accreditation and inclusive participation.
View all events →Founding convening
GOE Network Institutional Launch & Global Partners Forum
A high-level introduction to the Network, the GOE Initiative and the first programme of institutional collaboration.
Hybrid global forumInstitutions & invited partners
View event details →02
Technical briefing
GOE Centre Accreditation Readiness Briefing
A practical orientation to eligibility, evidence requirements, inspection and the accreditation decision process.
Online briefingProspective Centre operators
View event details →
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Policy roundtable
Open Education Access & Inclusion Roundtable
A cross-sector dialogue on digital participation, learner support and locally responsive pathways to opportunity.
Virtual roundtableEducation & development partners
View event details →
Latest news & updates
Progress across the GOE Network.
Institutional announcements, programme developments and quality-assurance updates from across the emerging global network.
View all news & updates →Institutional update
Quality assuranceGOE Network approves its institutional website for publication
The platform brings the Network’s mandate, programmes, Centre accreditation system and public accountability routes into one authoritative digital home.
View more →GOE Centres accreditation and verification systems completed
The framework and digital workflow support applications, evidence review, authorised decisions, continuing monitoring and public verification.
View more → GovernanceNetwork launches public trust and accountability centre
Governance, privacy, safeguarding, accessibility, complaints and legal pages make institutional responsibilities and redress routes clearer.
View more →Partnerships
Build the infrastructure for inclusive, trusted learning access.
GOE Network works with education providers, governments, development partners, funders, responsible technology organisations and communities whose capabilities can strengthen access without compromising quality or accountability.