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A. Susilo et al. · UTAKSES case study: Advancing digital access for students living in remote

areas without reliable internet - Universitas Terbuka, Indonesia

UTAKSES case study: Advancing digital access for

students living in remote areas without reliable

internet - Universitas Terbuka, Indonesia

Adhi Susilo, Daryono, Della Raymena Jovanka,

Suhartono, and Diki 7

Introduction

The rapid advancement of information and communication technology has

resulted in an astounding expansion of online higher education worldwide. In this
era of the fourth industrial revolution, or Industry 4.0, Indonesia has strategically

utilised online education to boost participation in higher education and provide
alternative means of developing human resources. The COVID-19 pandemic, which

necessitated less-contact activities, has accelerated this growth. Although online
education is relatively new in Indonesia, and o ers a di erent approach to

teaching and learning, it is predicted to significantly improve access to quality and

comparable higher education at lower costs to students. Online education is

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To cite: Susilo, A., Daryono, Jovanka, D. R., Suhartono, Diki. (2023). UTAKSES case study:
Advancing digital access for students living in remote areas without reliable internet -
Universitas Terbuka, Indonesia. In H. Teräs & J. Brunton (Eds.), Reimagining higher
education: Case studies on designing for inclusion, equity, and access in the BUKA project. BUKA
Project: Advancing Equity and Access to Higher Education Through Open and Distance
Learning. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8427632

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