Global Certificate in Ethical Game Economies and the Metaverse

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Game Design Ethics: This unit will cover the ethical considerations in game design and development, focusing on creating a fair and engaging game economy.
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Virtual Goods and Services: Understanding the creation, distribution, and monetization of virtual goods and services, including in-game currencies, items, and subscriptions.
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Player Data Privacy: This unit will cover the importance of protecting player data, including data collection, storage, and sharing practices.
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Economic Balance and Fairness: Understanding the principles of economic balance and fairness, and how to implement them in game economies to prevent pay-to-win scenarios.
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Ethical Marketing and Monetization Strategies: This unit will cover ethical marketing and monetization strategies, including in-game advertising, loot boxes, and microtransactions.
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Regulatory Compliance: Understanding the laws and regulations that apply to game economies, including those related to gambling, consumer protection, and data privacy.
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Decentralized Economies: This unit will cover the basics of decentralized economies, including blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, and smart contracts.
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Virtual World Governance: Understanding the challenges and opportunities of governing virtual worlds, including the role of moderators, community guidelines, and dispute resolution mechanisms.
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Ethical Considerations in the Metaverse: This unit will cover the unique ethical considerations that arise in the metaverse, including issues related to identity, privacy, and community standards.
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Sustainable Game Economies: This unit will cover the importance of creating sustainable game economies, including strategies for managing inflation, deflation, and economic volatility.