The purpose of this work: explore the relevance of distance learning during a pandemic and analyze the readiness of countries to switch to distance learning. To identify the positive and negative impacts of countries' transition to distance learning. To assess the preparation of society for the transition to distance learning. Provide analysis and statistics on this provision. Demonstrate how countries with different backgrounds deal with emergencies. Predict where this type of education will lead and how it will affect the future education of people. Demonstrate how large organizations are involved in providing people with the necessary educational needs. What measures are being introduced for this. Formulate a conclusion.