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Lecture capture is defined as capturing of some or all elements of a live lecture in digital format. Lecture capture systems are becoming gradually popular in the field of higher education. A lecture capture system comprises of a suite of software applications that have specifications for preferred hardware. The hardware consists of items such as a microphone and a camera, which are easily available in classrooms. For instance, the Panopto suite includes CourseCast Recorder, CourseCast Editor, and CourseCast Server. These applications are integrated with audiovisual hardware to capture a lecture. Recordings can be watched in formats that are compatible with MP3 players and portable video devices or on the web. Use of lecture capture systems boosts the current instructional activities, whether they are in face-to-face, fully online, or blended learning environments. These systems work particularly well in areas where learners benefit from repetitive viewing of content, when complex data...