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      The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      The American South: Its Stories, Music, and Art

      Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, Oral Expression, World History, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Performing Arts, Public History, Art History, Cultural Diversity

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      405 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      The Beauty of Kunqu Opera

      Skills you'll gain: Music Performance, Performing Arts, Music, Classical Music, Music History, World Music, Aesthetics, Art History, Storytelling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      205 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Leer a Macondo: la obra de Gabriel García Márquez

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Liberal Arts, Spanish Language, Literacy, Writing and Editing, Timelines

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      367 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Introduction to Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Data Synthesis, Clinical Trials, Qualitative Research, Clinical Research, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Statistical Analysis, Research Design, Quantitative Research, Risk Analysis

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

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Fundamentos de la escritura

      Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Proofreading, Writing, Literacy, Editing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      5.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Public Relations and the Media

      Skills you'll gain: Press Releases, Strategic Communication, Media Relations, Public Relations, Marketing and Public Relations, Communication Planning, Media and Communications, Marketing Collateral, Crisis Management, Storytelling, Corporate Communications, Communication Strategies, Branding, Corporate Sustainability, Brand Management, Business Ethics, Media Strategy, Stakeholder Communications, Journalism, Influencing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      695 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Econometrics: Methods and Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Econometrics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Economics, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Forecasting, Statistics, Estimation, Market Trend, Probability, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Linear Algebra, Peer Review

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Fundamentos de la escritura académica

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Writing, Literacy, Proofreading, Editing, Language Competency

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Business Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Writing and Editing, Communication, Presentations, Writing, Organizational Skills, Grammar, Proofreading, Technical Writing, Editing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Introduction to Academic Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Writing, Writing and Editing, Research, Peer Review, Journals, Blogs, Research Reports, Policy Analysis, Research and Design

      4.6
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      134 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Art of the MOOC: Art, Culture, and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Music, World Music, Music Theory, Social Justice, Community Organizing, Musical Composition, Disabilities, Color Theory, Performing Arts, Student-Centred Learning, Pedagogy, Culture, Aesthetics, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Communication

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      327 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Indian School of Business

      Trading Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Financial Trading, Balance Sheet, Financial Market, Securities Trading, Market Liquidity, Market Data, Technical Analysis, Cash Flows, Market Dynamics, Equities, Market Trend, Portfolio Management, Risk Analysis, Order Management

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

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular literature courses

    • The American South: Its Stories, Music, and Art: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    • The Beauty of Kunqu Opera: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Leer a Macondo: la obra de Gabriel García Márquez: Universidad de los Andes
    • Introduction to Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: Johns Hopkins University
    • Fundamentos de la escritura: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Introduction to Public Relations and the Media: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Econometrics: Methods and Applications: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Fundamentos de la escritura académica: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Business Writing: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction to Academic Writing: O.P. Jindal Global University

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