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I'm from a country where university degree can be easily obtained for free. As a result:

1. Students usually are not interested in attending classes, like at the middle school. 2. Bachelor/masters degrees means nothing as everyone has one.



There's a big difference between 'degree for free' and 'education for free' I think.

One is just worthless paper, the other is equal opportunity for everyone to actually attain the standard required for a degree.


But education without a degree already is free and accessible for everyone everywhere where internet is. Free courses, free books, free lessons!

During my student years I could only dream of attending lectures from Stanford or MIT! Nowadays they are at your fingertips anytime you want.




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