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MIT OpenCourseWare makes the materials used in the teaching of almost all of MIT’s undergraduate and No enrollment or registration. Knowledge is your reward.

MIT OpenCourseWare is a free and open publication of material from thousands of MIT courses, covering the entire MIT curriculum and used by millions of learners and educators around the world. Freely browse and use OCW materials at your own pace. There's no signup, and no start or end dates. Use OCW to guide your own life-long learning, or to teach others. We don't offer credit or certification fo

MIT Open Learning reaches all the way to the South Pole 06/17/2026

Okay, this is so cool! Learn about how researchers, who are doing a "winterover" in Antarctica, are using OCW to keep themselves entertained and engaged during the long isolation.

MIT Open Learning reaches all the way to the South Pole John Della Costa, a researcher on the BICEP project, uses MIT Open Learning’s open educational resources to engage fellow winter-overs on the South Pole in physics content, and to build community.

06/15/2026

Did you know that MIT students can learn how to blow glass? Yes, really! 🔥 You may not know, but MIT has a vibrant arts and crafts scene.

Curious how craftsmanship and science intersect? A recent course titled "Art, Craft, Science" was just published on OpenCourseWare. Discover how people learn, practice, and evaluate traditional and contemporary craft techniques. https://bit.ly/4vHiaZu

(Image of the MIT Glass Lab by Christopher Harting/MIT).

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06/10/2026

How do multiple AIs learn to cooperate, compete, and solve problems together? Dive into "Topics in Multiagent Learning" which explores the ideas powering multi-agent system. Click on the link for the the full course materials: https://bit.ly/48ZnPS2

Universal AI is “a pathway to AI fluency that’s accessible and approachable to anyone, anywhere” | MIT Learn 06/08/2026

The need for accessible, practical AI education has never been greater. To meet this moment, MIT Open Learning is launching Universal AI, an online, self-paced, modular program that takes a learner from AI novice to authority, starting with core fundamentals and building to real-world, industry-specific applications. Learn more here:

Universal AI is “a pathway to AI fluency that’s accessible and approachable to anyone, anywhere” | MIT Learn New AI education program from MIT Open Learning debuts with AI-powered personalization and a free introductory course for learners everywhere.

Photos from MIT Open Course Ware's post 06/05/2026

Today is ! Created by the United Nation in 1972, it seeks to bring public awareness to ways we all can protect our planet.

OpenCourseWare has a specially-curated list of courses solely focused on the environment. Today would be a great day to check them out: https://bit.ly/43NpwOd

(Landsat images courtesy of NASA).

06/03/2026

How do multiple AIs learn to cooperate, compete, and solve problems together? Dive into new MIT OCW material that explores the ideas powering multi-agent system. Want the full course? Link in the comments."

Photos from MIT Open Course Ware's post 06/02/2026

MIT OpenCourseWare is a playground for curiosity that has had a “compounding effect on my life outside of school,” says Jason, one of the 500 million people who have learned with MIT materials in the last 25 years.

As we mark this milestone, what are we setting our sights on next?

✅ Harnessing AI to make our resources more accessible.
✅ Continuing to share MIT’s knowledge, freely and openly.
✅ Evolving to meet the needs of learners everywhere.

👉 Find out how you can help us reach the next generation of learners: https://bit.ly/4nPtbFr

🔗 If OCW has helped you or someone you know, please consider sharing this post to help spread the word!



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05/21/2026

Elliptic curves aren't just abstract math—they're the computational foundation securing your digital life, from cryptocurrency to online banking.

This MIT course reveals how these elegant mathematical objects power real-world cryptography while guiding you through the theory behind them. Check out the course materials and the FREE online textbook! https://bit.ly/3RoBDPR

Image by Nadir Hajouji and Steve Trettel. License: CC BY-NC-SA

05/20/2026

In 2001, MIT made a bold decision to open its curriculum to the world. Through MIT OpenCourseWare — now part of MIT Open Learning — the Institute began sharing materials from nearly all of its courses online for free.

A quarter of a century later, that decision has impacted the lives of more than 500 million people across the world.

Read the MIT News Article to learn more:
https://bit.ly/4eWOHWC

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