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FutureLearn, the online delivery subsidiary of The Open University, has expanded both its global reach and its partnership network by launching a course on the Google Digital Garage.

FutureLearn confirmed is is looking for "new investment partners" to aid its growth into the degree market of online international education, though it did not say if the figure of £40m was accurate.

MOOC platform, FutureLearn, which is owned by The Open University, will be offering programmes, compiled of a series of courses, which will count towards academic and professional qualifications, it has announced.

The Open University has announced it will invest £13m in MOOC provider FutureLearn over the next three years in order to develop the platform further and enhance its position globally.

The British Council is the latest partner to join Futurelearn, the UK-based Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) initiative founded by the Open University. Dr Jo Beall, The British Council's Director of Education and Society, said involvement will include accreditation and assessment, English language training, and content creation.