40+ of the best MIT courses you can take online for free

By: Mashable Posted On: May 15, 2025 View:

TL;DR: A wide range of online courses from MIT are available to take for free on edX.

It's not a secret, but it feels like it.

There's a massive bank of free online courses from some of the biggest educational institutions in the world sitting on edX. You can find free lessons on useful topics like AI, Python programming, investing, and so much more from famous schools like MIT.

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There's a lot to consider, so we've got you started with a standout selection of free online courses from MIT. These are the best free online courses from MIT this month:

There's always a catch: These free courses do not come with a shareable certificate of completion or graded assignments/exams. But you can start learning at a pace that suits you, so there's really nothing stopping you from enrolling.

Find the best free online courses from MIT on edX.

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