20+ of the best Stanford University courses you can take for free

Take your pick from this standout selection of free online courses.
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TL;DR: A wide range of free online courses from Stanford University with edX.


edX is a popular online course provider that hosts absolutely loads of online courses from famous schools like Stanford University.

There really is a lot on offer, so it's worth taking some time to properly look around at your options. edX offers online courses on topics like Python, mathematics, computer science, and much more. We have checked out everything on offer and lined up a selection of standout options from Stanford University.

These are the best Stanford University courses you can take for free this month.

These free courses do not include certificates of completion, but that's the only catch. You can still learn at your own pace with unlimited access to all the resources on offer.

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