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Meet the instructors powering learning on edXWe're proud to feature an array of accomplished instructors on edX. Learn more about some of the renowned experts leading our courses below.Featured edX instructorsDavid J. MalanGordon McKay Professor of the Practice of Computer Science at Harvard UniversityDavid J. Malan teaches the course Computer Science 50, also known as CS50, at Harvard. It is one of the world's most popular computer science courses, with millions of learners worldwide. CS50 is among Harvard University's largest courses, one of Yale University's largest courses, and edX's largest massive open online course (MOOC).View David's coursesAnsaf Salleb-AouissiComputer Science Lecturer at the School of Engineering and Applied Science at Columbia UniversityAnsaf Salleb-Aouissi has published several peer-reviewed papers and received a National Science Foundation (NSF) award and a Pearson Education grant to advance her research.View Ansaf's coursesArthur BrooksProfessor of the Practice of Public Leadership at Harvard Kennedy School and Professor of Management Practice at Harvard Business SchoolArthur Brooks is an internationally recognized expert in leadership, happiness, and social entrepreneurship. He writes on The Atlantic's "How to Build a Life" column and has authored 13 books, including the #1 New York Times bestseller Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier, co-authored with Oprah Winfrey.View Arthur's coursesPeter TuchmanTrading Expert and Instructor at the New York Institute of FinancePeter Tuchman has earned the reputation of "the most photographed man on Wall Street." He has spent 35 years studying the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).View Peter's coursesDanielle AllenJames Bryant Conant University Professor at Harvard UniversityDanielle Allen is a published political philosopher of democratic theory, political sociology, and the history of political thought. She is the founding director of the Democratic Knowledge Project, a K-16 civic education provider. She has also been a columnist for the Washington Post and The Atlantic.View Danielle's coursesRav AhujaGlobal Program Director at IBM Skills NetworkRav Ahuja co-founded Cognitive Class, an IBM-led initiative to democratize in-demand technology skills. He specializes in instructional solutions for AI, data science, and cloud. Ahuja has presented at global events and authored numerous papers, articles, books, and courses.View Rav's coursesWhy learn with instructors on edX?edX instructors represent prestigious institutions from around the world and often teach equivalent in-person courses and programs at their respective universities. These accomplished instructors offer learners rigorous curricula, structured assessments, and potential academic credit/certification. They generally design their own courses, which ensures up-to-date, research-backed content that reflects the instructors' unique expertise and experiences.Explore courses from other leading instructors on edXedX courses and programs are taught by renowned instructors from across the globe. Whether you're looking to learn about a specific subject or see our roster of partner schools, edX can help you narrow down and achieve your higher education goals. Explore our partner universities and institutions or browse our most popular courses and programs below.Schools and partners on edXSee all courses and programsFrequently asked questionsWhat kind of instructors teach on edX?Most edX instructors are university professors, subject matter experts, respected lecturers, and/or researchers in their field. For more information about your instructor, check the materials for your selected course or program.How can I contact instructors on edX?If you have a question about your course materials, the discussion tab of your course is the best place to pose it. Instructors, moderators, and peers monitor this space, so learners often go here to ask questions regarding course content, assignments, and grades. You cannot typically contact your edX instructors directly.What schools and institutions are available on edX?edX offers courses and programs from over 260 universities and organizations. Some of our university partners include Harvard University, MIT, Cornell University, the University of Cape Town, Stanford University, the University of Cambridge, and the University of Hong Kong.We also offer expert-led courses and programs from top organizations, including Google, IBM, Microsoft, Meta, Oracle, The Smithsonian Institution, Databricks, American Psychological Association, Amazon Web Services, and more.