The internet has made knowledge immediately available to people through computers and smartphones all around the world. Much of this knowledge is also free. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages.

The accessibility of the World Wide Web, as well as the volume of data one can receive without charge, makes it a necessity to most people around the world.

Although

there are many benefits of

this

medium

such

as ease of online educational programmes and solutions to daily problems,

however

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the drawbacks cannot be overlooked.

Firstly

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one major merit of the internet is the convenience of education it gives. Presently, several individuals, who

as a result

of the pressure of work find it extremely difficult to attend physical classes for an additional degree, can do so via the computer during their free time.

For instance

, I could not register and complete a Masters in Business Administration for nine years in combination with my job at the

bank but

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bank, but

today,

this

has been accomplished, only because of the internet.

In addition

, details are passed on with the speed of light from any part of the

earth

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earth, hence

hence

, making it fast and easy to get answers to mind boggling questions. A

first

time mother

for example

, may have so many concerns about

stages

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the stages

with her

new born

recently born

newborn

and can get them quelled by experiences from fellow

caregivers

globally.

On the other hand

, the Web accumulates lots of information that may not be

accurate thereby

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accurate, thereby

misinforming anyone who logs on to that site. The fact that people can post whatever they think

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of

in

the virtual space without censorship tells a lot about the free and easy to access information we sometimes get.

Also

, publications

such

as books that have been painstakingly written and published, get uploaded and circulated without recourse to the authors.

This

happens

as a result

of the lack of checks inherent in the cyber space.

Consequently

, though it may be data to some at no charge, it is a huge loss to others. In conclusion, despite the numerous advantages the World Wide Web avails us, the attendant challenges

such

as misinformation and plagiarism need to be considered as well.