The Khan Academy (Or How Free Constant Education is Miraculous)

Once upon a time there were some kids that needed to improve their algebra skills. They asked their cousin, an MIT major in math and computer science, for help. Their cousin, one Salman Khan from New Orleans, decided to post a few videos on youtube explaining algebra’s basics. Mr. Khan’s phenomenal ability to explain and illustrate algebra problems coupled with the right technology turned into what is now the Khan Academy, an amazing resource of over 2,100 videos and 100 self-paced exercises covering a wide range of educational subjects from arithmetic to physics, finance, and history. Needless to say, the Khan Academy is completely free. You can see Mr. Khan explaining the beginnings of the academy here. His story is a remarkable indication of how in the 21^st century any person in the world can access a vast wealth of educational resources for free.