In all these discussions about open knowledge, open access, global education, et.al., my deepest concern goes out to the poorer countries of the world. It is not only how it can help them meaningfully but could they really have the means and attitude, the right frame of mind -- the psycho-emotional and socio-cultural profile or potential -- to
be helped by these. Here are some experiences from the third world.: The biggest threats to universal education in the third world -http://www.developmentgoals.com/threats/universal-education.html; Open And Distance Learning In Professional Development In Third World Countries -- http://www.ou.nl/Docs/Campagnes/ICDE2009/Papers/Final_paper_296Cosmas.pdf

Here's a prompter on the challenges facing open access education. I think the challenges are not the same for all countries. it depends on the economic status of the country and cultural receptiveness. No one formula can be applied to all. So, can a true global education be achieved for all?
http://www.theguardian.com/higher-education-network/blog/2014/oct/27/-sp-whats-the-biggest-challenge-facing-open-access

UNESCO has a program on Communication & Information. Here's their perspective on Information Literacy -- http://www.unesco.org/new/en/communication-and-information/access-to-knowledge/information-literacy/

Here's a selection of resources on Global Education, Citizenship, Values, Racism, Human Rights, Citizenship, Beliefs, Intercultural Understanding, Multicultural Perspectives and Studies of Asia. Global Education truly encompasses so many concerns but beyond he economics and technology, which I believe are the easiest to address, it is the cultural dimension that spells the success or failure of global education programs.
https://globaleducationresources.wikispaces.com/file/view/Global+education+resources+list+(updated).doc.

In this era of Globalization, education is not be left out. Here's one perspective on how it is being done -- http://www.globaleducation.edu.au/global-education/what-is-global-ed.html

While we are at the discussion on copyrights, intellectual property and economics of open, I think the consideration of human factor in the pursuit of knowledge evens out the playing field. This is the link to the executive summary of The Global Innovation Index 2014, a report that takes into account the human factor in innovation.

Here's some interesting topline figures year 2012 report about the state of intellectual property around the world. It quickly shows us the countries that take the business of innovation & patents seriously. For 2013 World Property Indicators, here's the link: http://www.wipo.int/edocs/pubdocs/en/intproperty/941/wipo_pub_941_2013.pdf

Here's a good primer about citizen journalism.