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or provision of learning materials, which all could be done in several days.
Therefore, students' learning process could be started immediately.
Afterward , decentralization of other authorities followed, so in 2005 UPBJJ

developed into almost-perfect USB . To change UPBJJ into perfect USB, some

computers are needed so that students can use them for administrative and
learning purposes . With online computers, access to electronic tutorials , services
of registration, examinations, academic administration , information, and other

services can be developed at UPBJJs . With the availability of online facilities ,
the distance will no longer be a constraint, assuming that UT's students have

access to internet. It is expected that an online system can gradually change
UPBJJs into perfect USBs , so that all services can be provided .

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