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The dot.com bubble
Society, Politics & Law

The dot.com bubble

...community, the public also got involved, and this caused a media frenzy. How was the dot.com market valued? The dot.com's equity was valued on visits and clicks. There was nothing to research, traditional valuing techniques went out the window. The dot.com crash Once the dot.com market started to crack, investors soon realised that these internet companies weren't really...
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Exploring babies' and young children's development and learning
Education & Development

Exploring babies' and young children's development and learning

...communication and interaction and the transformative roles of imitation and intimacy Early understanding Professor Vasu Reddy gives her perspective on the influence of research into children’s theory of mind on views about infant social abilities Teasing and deception Professor Vasu Reddy talks about her research into teasing and deception, and gives her perspective on...
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Viento en popa: upper intermediate Spanish
Languages

Viento en popa: upper intermediate Spanish

...communicate in situations ranging from everyday conversation to putting forward your point of view in a debate. Students will also have an opportunity to improve their grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary.This material is taken from The Open University Course L204 Viento en popa: upper intermediate Spanish... History of the Incas General introduction to the history of...
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Video 26 mins
Retail management and marketing
Money & Business

Retail management and marketing

...communication. The agency and the message This video looks at how agencies help companies to raise awareness of their brand and promotions. Online retail marketing An online entrepreneur challenges the existing state of high street retail. Building a brand How should a retailer go about building their brand, and what is meant by 'a brand'? PR in retailing Several small...
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Video 1 hr 39 mins
Introducing multidisciplinary study at The Open University
Education & Development

Introducing multidisciplinary study at The Open University

...community of other multidisciplinary learners who are also studying towards an Open qualification...This free course, Introducing multidisciplinary study at The Open University, provides an overview of the materials and resources there are to support you if you’re studying or thinking about studying an Open qualification with The Open University. It provides useful...
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Level 1: Introductory 2 hrs
Exploring Religion in London
History & The Arts

Exploring Religion in London

...community wanted was to stand out, so he was employed to make the building look as much like a church as possible. The reason the synagogue is located where it is, is because when the planning permission was applied for, the authorities insisted that the synagogue should not be visible from the street. So, it’s hidden away in this courtyard and has been for over three...
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Video 30 mins
Digital skills: succeeding in a digital world Badge icon
Digital & Computing

Digital skills: succeeding in a digital world

...community. The courses also provide another way of helping you to progress from informal to formal learning. To complete a course you need to be able to find about 24 hours of study time, over a period of about 8 weeks. However, it is possible to study them at any time, and at a pace to suit you. Badged courses are all available on The Open University’s OpenLearn...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Customer Service: Expert's Corner with Professor Sally Dibb
Money & Business

Customer Service: Expert's Corner with Professor Sally Dibb

...communication in the digital era have fueled such protests. Multinationals such as Google, Amazon and Starbucks have been criticised by the Public Accounts Committee over tax avoidance. In order to counter the negative publicity, Starbucks plans to change its arrangements and pay UK corporation tax while Google has just made such a settlement. Calls for more ethically...
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