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The history of online education
The perception of online education has drastically changed as compared to the initial correspondence courses.
It is now an accepted education choice and is set to quadruple due to the ongoing crisis which leaves it as the only option for most of the world. Advances in hardware, software and connectivity will further facilitate the upcoming explosion.
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