Open edX Multi-Language Course Delivery #435
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Abstract
This proposal outlines a solution for Open edX to support the delivery of language variants of a course without requiring separate course runs for each language. This will increase the reach of Open edX courses, streamline course management and administration, and improve the learner experience.
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Context & Background (in brief, if a Product Proposal is linked above)
Currently, delivering courses in multiple languages on Open edX requires creating distinct course runs for each language. This approach leads to:
- High administrative overhead for content maintenance and version control.
- Challenges in maintaining consistency across different language versions.
- Inefficiencies in commercialization
- Increased complexity in enrollment management and generating learning analytics
A more integrated solution is needed to allow learners to access translated content within a single course run.
Scope & Approach (in brief, if a Product Proposal is linked above)
The proposal is to extend the platform to enable pre-generated language variants of course content to be contained within the same course run. This proposal does not cover on-demand, real-time translation due to the need for translations to be approved. This will be achieved through the following key components:
Value & Impact (in brief, if a Product Proposal is linked above)
Reduce course authoring duplication.
Lowered cost of course management.
Enhanced learner access.
Milestones and/or Epics
Milestone 1: Proof of concept / feasibility study
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Timeline (in brief, if a Product Proposal is linked above)
Feasibility, ideally through developing a limited proof of concept, should be determined by end of 2Q2025.
Proposed By
Scott Dunn
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