28 of the best MIT courses you can take online for free

This is your chance to become a student of MIT.
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TL;DR: A wide range of online courses from MIT are available for free on edX.


You can find a wide range of free online courses from some of the most famous educational institutions in the world on edX. It's a gold mine for lovers of learning.

We have checked out everything on offer from edX, and lined up a selection of standout online courses from MIT. Ever heard of it? Of course you have. It doesn't get much bigger than MIT, and you could become a student without stepping foot outside your home. And without spending anything. You don't need to be a student of MIT to know that that's a good deal.

These are the best free online courses from MIT this month:

It's important to note that these free courses do not come with a certificate of completion, but that's the only catch. You can still learn at your own pace with unrestricted access to all the course materials, so you really don't have anything to lose. Seriously, what are you waiting for?

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The best free online courses from MIT can be found on edX.

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