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Long before the internet was launched, distance courses were offered to educate students on particular subjects. In the 1840s, Issac Pitman taught his pupils shorthand through correspondence.
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In 1924, the first testing machine was invented.
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Computer-based training (CBT) was begun using mainframe computers.
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The introduction of PLATO systems for computer-assisted instruction.
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In 1980, the First Mac computer enabled individuals to have computers in their homes. The emergence of teleconferencing and satellite-based distance learning.
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WORLD WIDE WEB
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The first online course was launched by the University of Toronto.
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The launch of Blackboard, a pioneer in online course management systems.
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The term e-learning was used for the first time in a professional context by Elliott Masie at the Tech learn conference at Disney World.
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The introduction of Massive Open Online Courses by Canadian and American Universities.
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YouTube was founded, which provided a platform for educational video content.
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Online learning reached a rapid expansion due to COVID-19, which highlighted its importance and accessibility.
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Continued growth in education through Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and Artificial intelligence innovations.