What are the major factors that affect education systems throughout the world?
resources and money
student interest
teacher interest
transportation

Resources and money

Explanation:

Any education, public or private, must be financed and paid for. Public one is usually paid with taxes and some government help, the private one is fee based.

Resources and money are major factors that affect education because its quality depends on them. If a public school receives adequate financial help it can function better, get better school material, have more facilities, pay the teachers well. On the other hand, many schools worldwide are struggling nowadays because of lack of funding, they can not afford nice rooms and the technology at school is often outdated. Therefore, resources and money are of great importance as they determine the quality of education worldwide.  

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