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Office Live Workspace Beta Released Internationally
Microsoft this week released an international beta of its Office Live Workspace (OLW) suite of productivity tools. The company also quietly launched an Office Live Update last week that takes on performance issues and brings in some additional functionality when working with Office 2007, XP, and 2003. — Campus Technology

Plagiarism Tool Scans 1 Million Papers
CMS/LMS provider Blackboard reported Monday that its plagiarism detection service, SafeAssign, has now been used to scan more than 1 million student papers. Blackboard debuted SafeAssign about nine months ago. — Campus Technology

Adobe Launches Bundles for Online Learning
Adobe this week launched a new slate of bundles and resources for educators looking to use Acrobat Connect Pro in their online teaching efforts. Adobe just introduced the new version of Acrobat Connect Pro about two weeks ago. — Campus Technology

OLPC Lays Down Plans for XO-2 Laptop
One Laptop per Child (OLPC) this week spelled out plans for a second-generation XO laptop (XO-2), as well as an interim update to the systems. OLPC XO laptops are designed to provide students with low-cost access to technology. OLPC said the target price for the next-generation machines will be $75. — T.H.E. Journal

Check on China: ChinaEdu Corporation
Beijing-based educational services provider ChinaEdu Corporation hopes to play a significant role in continuing the trend toward increased education. ChinaEdu’s primary business is providing online courses and interactive tutoring services, but it also operates private primary and secondary schools, and markets and supports international curriculum programs in the People’s Republic of China. — SmallCapInvestor