Free Online World Politics Courses from Top Universities

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The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) offers free online courses in world politics. Course materials can be accessed online, and students can study at their own convenience, learning about topics such as the impact of changes in information technology and Latin American politics.
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Free World Politics Courses

World politics courses are available for interested individuals looking to earn an online education for free. Course options are listed below.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

MIT makes available to the public plenty of free online world politcs courses. Some topics cover subject areas such as the political economy of globalization, labor and politics, and international relations.

Free Online World Politics Courses At a Glance

Course & School Program Level Format Assignments Quizzes & Exams Downloadable
Collective Choice I course from MIT Graduate Texts Yes No Yes
Introduction to Latin American Studies course from MIT Undergraduate Texts/lecture notes Yes Yes Yes
New Global Agenda: Exploring 21st Century Challenges through Innovations in Information Technologies course from MIT Undergraduate Texts/lecture notes Yes No Yes
Political Economy of Globalization course from MIT Graduate Textbook Yes No Yes
Labor and Politics course from MIT Graduate Texts Yes No Yes
Field Seminar in International Relations Theory course from MIT Undergraduate/graduate Texts Yes No Yes
Globalization, Migration and International Relations course from MIT Undergraduate/graduate Texts Yes Yes Yes
Ethnicity and Race in World Politics course from MIT Undergraduate Texts/lecture notes Yes No Yes
Government and Politics of China course from MIT Undergraduate/graduate Texts Yes Yes Yes
Reading Seminar in Social Science: International Political Economy course from MIT Undergraduate Texts Yes Yes Yes
Political Philosophy: Global Justice course from MIT Graduate Texts/lecture notes Yes No Yes
Advances in International Relations Theory course from MIT Graduate Texts Yes Yes Yes
Field Seminar in International Political Economy course from MIT Graduate Texts Yes Yes Yes
International Political Economy of Advanced Industrial Societies course from MIT Graduate Textbooks Yes No Yes

Popular Schools

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    1. Grand Canyon University

    Program Options

    Doctorate
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      • Doctor of Philosophy in General Psychology: Performance Psychology (Qualitative Research)
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      • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
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    Master's
      • M.S. Psychology with an Emphasis in Gerontology
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    Bachelor's
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    2. Abilene Christian University

    Program Options

    Doctorate
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    Master's
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      • Psychology (BS)
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    3. National University

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    Doctorate
      • DBA - General Business
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    4. Wake Forest University

    Program Options

    Master's
      • Master of Communications
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    Certificate
      • Digital Marketing and Analytics Certificate
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    5. Keiser University

    Program Options

    Doctorate
      • Doctor of Criminal Justice
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    Master's
      • Master of Arts in Criminal Justice with Interdisciplinary Concentration
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    Bachelor's
      • B.A. - Legal Studies
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    Associate's
      • Associate of Sciences - Information Technology
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    6. Full Sail University

    Program Options

    Master's
      • Computer Science Masters - Online
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    Program Options

    Doctorate
      • Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
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      • Criminal Justice, M.S.
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      • Communication Studies, B.A.
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  • Online Programs Available
    8. Liberty University

    Program Options

    Doctorate
      • Doctor of Business Administration: International Business
      • DBA: Information Systems
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    Master's
      • MA: Communication
      • MS: Criminal Justice
      • MA: Medical Sciences: Biopsychology
      • MA: Music Education: Music Studies
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      • MS: Criminal Justice: Public Administration
  • Online Programs Available
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    Program Options

    Associate's
      • A.S. Degree in Veterinary Technology
    Certificate
      • Career Diploma - Dental Assistant
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  • Online Programs Available
    10. UMass Global

    Program Options

    Master's
      • MA in Organizational Leadership
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      • MBA in Business Administration (Finance)
      • MBA in Business Administration (Health Administration)
    Bachelor's
      • BA in Communications & Media
      • BA in Criminal Justice
      • BA in Legal Studies
      • BA in Legal Studies (Business Law)
      • BA in Psychology (Child Psychology)
      • BA in Psychology (General Psychology)
    Associate's
      • AA (General Education)

Featured Schools

The schools and programs listed below are popular educational options, and tuition varies based on program and location

Grand Canyon University

  • Ed.D in Teaching and Learning with an Emphasis in Adult Learning - Qualitative Research
  • M.S. Psychology with an Emphasis in Gerontology
  • Bachelor: Communications

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Abilene Christian University

  • Organizational Leadership (Ed.D.)
  • Instruction and Learning (M.Ed.)
  • Psychology (BS)

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National University

  • DBA - General Business
  • MAPsy - General Psychology
  • EdS - Educational Leadership

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Wake Forest University

  • Master of Communications
  • Master of Health Administration
  • Digital Marketing and Analytics Certificate
  • Project Management Certificate

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Keiser University

  • Doctor of Criminal Justice
  • Master of Arts in Criminal Justice with Interdisciplinary Concentration
  • B.A. - Legal Studies
  • Associate of Sciences - Information Technology

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Full Sail University

  • Computer Science Masters - Online
  • Computer Science Bachelors - Online
  • Sportscasting Associates - Online
  • Computer Science Bachelors with AI Concentration - Online

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Colorado Christian University

  • Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP
  • Criminal Justice, M.S.
  • Communication Studies, B.A.

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Liberty University

  • Doctor of Business Administration: International Business
  • DBA: Information Systems
  • MA: Communication
  • MS: Criminal Justice

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