edX

——— Global MOOC Alliance members ———

U. S. (North America)

edX is the trusted platform for education and learning. Founded by Harvard and MIT, edX is home to more than 30 million learners, the majority of top-ranked universities in the world, and industry-leading companies. As a global nonprofit, edX is transforming traditional education, removing the barriers of cost, location, and access. Fulfilling the demand for people to learn on their own terms, edX is reimagining the possibilities of education, providing the highest-quality, stackable learning experiences including the groundbreaking MicroMasters® programs. Supporting learners at every stage, whether entering the job market, changing fields, seeking a promotion, or exploring new interests, edX delivers courses for curious minds on topics ranging from data and computer science to leadership and communications.

Websites

edX

https://www.edx.org/

edX For Business

https://business.edx.org/

People

Anant Agarwal

Founder and CEO, edX
Professor, MIT
Board member, Global MOOC Alliance

Kathy Pugh

Vice President of Content Strategy and Partner Success, edX
Executive Committee member, Global MOOC Alliance

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