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      University of Copenhagen

      European Citizenship – Development, Scope, and Challenges

      Skills you'll gain: European History, Immigration Law, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Case Law, Social Sciences, Public Policies, Governance

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      National Taiwan University

      少年福利與權利 (Welfare and Rights of Youth)

      Skills you'll gain: Child Welfare, Social Work, Community and Social Work, Advocacy, Case Studies, Working With Children, Social Sciences, Empowerment, Social Justice, Public Policies, Human Development, Culture

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Chicago

      Internet Giants: The Law and Economics of Media Platforms

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Media and Communications, Digital Content, Technology Strategies, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Network Protocols, Telecommunications, Market Dynamics, Case Law, Lawsuits, Economics, Competitive Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Glasgow

      Cultural impact of housing displacement gentrification

      Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Case Studies, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Socioeconomics, Community Development, Qualitative Research, Social Sciences, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Museum of Modern Art

      Art & Inquiry: Museum Teaching Strategies For Your Classroom

      Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Teaching, Liberal Arts, Emotional Intelligence, Creativity, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Self-Awareness, Curriculum Planning, Research, Learning Styles, Social Studies, Discussion Facilitation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDHEC Business School

      Economics and Policies of Climate Change

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Economics, Climate Change Mitigation, Cost Benefit Analysis, Policy Analysis, Environmental Regulations, Financial Market, Environmental Laws, Tax, Social Sciences, Financial Trading, Mathematical Modeling

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      71 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Glasgow

      Diversity and Inclusion in Education

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Pedagogy, Differentiated Instruction, Special Education, Disabilities, Cultural Diversity, Instructional Strategies, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Higher Education, Curriculum Development, Student-Centred Learning, Student Engagement

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      369 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Amsterdam

      The Social Dimensions of Antimicrobial Resistance

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Surveys, Social Determinants Of Health, Infectious Diseases, Community Health, Health Systems, Public Health, Health Policy, Governance, Systems Thinking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Advertising and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Advertising, Media and Communications, Digital Advertising, Culture, Art History, Creativity, Consumer Behaviour, Business Ethics, Diversity and Inclusion

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      970 reviews

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      University of California San Diego

      Social Computing

      Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Telecommuting, Human Computer Interaction, Social Network Analysis, Remote Access Systems, Interaction Design, Social Sciences, Driving engagement, Research and Design, Digital Communications

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      818 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Hacia una práctica constructivista en el aula

      Skills you'll gain: Curriculum Development, Course Development, Classroom Management, Education Software and Technology, Instructional Design, Student-Centred Learning, Instructional Strategies, Learning Theory, Peer Review, Student Engagement, Interpersonal Communications, Cultural Diversity

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

      Motivating Gen Z Learners: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Motivational Skills, Learning Strategies, Interactive Learning, Student Engagement, Self-Motivation, Learning Theory, Needs Assessment, Instructional Strategies, Learning Styles, Behavior Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      345 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular natural sciences courses

    • European Citizenship – Development, Scope, and Challenges: University of Copenhagen
    • 少年福利與權利 (Welfare and Rights of Youth): National Taiwan University
    • Internet Giants: The Law and Economics of Media Platforms: The University of Chicago
    • Cultural impact of housing displacement gentrification: University of Glasgow
    • Art & Inquiry: Museum Teaching Strategies For Your Classroom: The Museum of Modern Art
    • Economics and Policies of Climate Change: EDHEC Business School
    • Diversity and Inclusion in Education: University of Glasgow
    • The Social Dimensions of Antimicrobial Resistance: University of Amsterdam
    • Advertising and Society: Duke University
    • Social Computing: University of California San Diego

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