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    Stanford University

    Essentials of Palliative Care

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Psychosocial Assessments, Patient Education And Counseling, Cultural Responsiveness, Care Coordination, Rapport Building, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Stress Management, Discussion Facilitation, Family Support

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

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    Duke University

    ART of the MOOC: Activismo y Movimientos Sociales

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Community Organizing, Performing Arts, Social Justice, Advocacy, Liberal Arts, World History, Culture, Social Sciences, Creativity, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Content Creation, Media and Communications

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    West Virginia University

    Wood Science: Beyond Building

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Economics, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Supply And Demand, Environmental Science, Product Knowledge, Materials science, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Engineering, Construction

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)

    Science and Technology in the Silla Cultural Heritage

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Materials science, Architecture and Construction, Civil Engineering, Architectural Design, Structural Engineering, Instrumental Music, Hydraulics, Geometry, Manufacturing Processes, Vibrations

    4.8
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    60 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Glasgow

    Data-Driven Leadership Skills Course 1: Leadership Narrative

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Leadership, Leadership Studies, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Structure, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Social Sciences, Ancient History

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

    Beauty, Form & Function: An Exploration of Symmetry

    Skills you'll gain: Geometry, Materials science, Chemistry, Art History, Architectural Design, Chemical Engineering, Physical Science, Applied Mathematics, Biology

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yad Vashem

    Antisemitismo: Desde sus orígenes hasta el presente

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Social Justice, Social Studies, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, European History, World History, International Relations, Sociology, Political Sciences, Electronic Media, Public Policies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    現代文學導讀:詩、散文、小說

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Writing, Storytelling, Aesthetics, World History

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    50 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    中國人文經典導讀

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Ancient History, Literacy, Culture, Language Learning, Political Sciences, Social Studies, Liberal Arts

    4.9
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    又見大觀:《紅樓夢》中的烏托邦 (The Red Chamber Dream (3): Daguan Garden)

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Design, Aesthetics, Design Elements And Principles, Art History, Creativity, Liberal Arts, Ancient History

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École normale supérieure

    Cartographie thématique

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Geospatial Mapping, Graphic and Visual Design, Geographic Information Systems, Data Mapping, World History, Quantitative Research, Data Presentation, Color Theory

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Creatividad computacional

    Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Algorithms, Musical Composition, Art History, Music History

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular american history courses

  • Essentials of Palliative Care: Stanford University
  • ART of the MOOC: Activismo y Movimientos Sociales: Duke University
  • Wood Science: Beyond Building: West Virginia University
  • Science and Technology in the Silla Cultural Heritage: Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)
  • Data-Driven Leadership Skills Course 1: Leadership Narrative: University of Glasgow
  • Beauty, Form & Function: An Exploration of Symmetry: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
  • Antisemitismo: Desde sus orígenes hasta el presente: Yad Vashem
  • 現代文學導讀:詩、散文、小說: National Taiwan University
  • 中國人文經典導讀: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • 又見大觀:《紅樓夢》中的烏托邦 (The Red Chamber Dream (3): Daguan Garden): National Taiwan University

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