It's not the "free" part that is causing the problem – the law is that anyone offering courses has to register and pay a fee to the state, which might seem reas

It's not the "free" part that is causing the problem – the law is that anyone offering courses has to register and pay a fee to the state, which might seem reasonable for an institution charging tuition. It becomes absurd when they ask that an institution like Coursera ask permission of the state and pay a fee to provide free classes that lead to no degree.