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      Peking University

      20世纪西方音乐 Western Music in the 20th Century

      Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music Theory, Music, World Music, Classical Music, Music Performance, Instrumental Music, Musical Composition, Performing Arts, Creativity, Art History

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Moneyball and Globalization

      Skills you'll gain: Labor Relations, Labor Law, World History, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Economics, Global Marketing, International Relations, Business Economics, Demography, Market Opportunities, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Governance

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Houston

      A Brief History of Human Spaceflight

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, International Relations, Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Human Factors, Failure Analysis, Engineering, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Safety Assurance, Engineering Practices

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      434 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Archaeology: Reconstruction of The Past

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Anthropology, Social Studies, Investigation, Culture, World History, Scientific Methods, Research, Human Development, Biology, Cultural Diversity, Environment, Research Methodologies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Internationalization of Education: Global Issues & Trends

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Responsiveness, International Relations, Sustainable Development, Governance, Education and Training, Higher Education, Social Studies, Intercultural Competence, Teaching, Community Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, World History, Social Justice, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Policies, Policy Development

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Benjamin Franklin and His World

      Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Social Justice, Ethical Standards And Conduct, World History, Cultural Diversity, Journalism, International Relations, Public History, Political Sciences, Governance, Diplomacy

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Yad Vashem

      Chosen Issues in Holocaust History

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, European History, World History, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Psychology, Liberal Arts, Policy Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yad Vashem

      Antisemitism: From Its Origins to the Present

      Skills you'll gain: European History, Ancient History, World History, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, International Relations, Sociology, Social Sciences, Political Sciences

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      89 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      American Education Reform: History, Policy, Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Education and Training, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public History, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Curriculum Development, Cultural Diversity, Case Law, Governance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      110 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Exploring the Origins of Selfhood

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Awareness, Liberal Arts, Human Development, World History, Psychology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Sciences, Sociology, Digital Communications

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      Reflections from 40 Years Fighting International Epidemics

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Infection Control, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Healthcare Ethics, Health Care, Health Systems, Health Policy, Medical Science and Research, Liberal Arts, Cultural Sensitivity, Case Studies, Storytelling

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Structuring Values in Modern China

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, World History, Ancient History, Sociology, Social Sciences, Research, Science and Research, Economics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • 20世纪西方音乐 Western Music in the 20th Century: Peking University
    • Moneyball and Globalization: University of Colorado Boulder
    • A Brief History of Human Spaceflight: University of Houston
    • Introduction to Archaeology: Reconstruction of The Past: Rice University
    • Internationalization of Education: Global Issues & Trends: University of Geneva
    • Benjamin Franklin and His World: University of Pennsylvania
    • Chosen Issues in Holocaust History: Yad Vashem
    • Antisemitism: From Its Origins to the Present: Yad Vashem
    • American Education Reform: History, Policy, Practice: University of Pennsylvania
    • Exploring the Origins of Selfhood: University of Colorado System

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