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A remote experiment is a real experiment with real laboratory instruments and equipment that can be controlled by a computer through the Internet. Remote experiments are accessible in Remote laboratory.

Remotely controlled experiments have become a widespread tool for teaching physics at the university level of education. In most of the remote experiments, the remote users can change system parameters, observe results in graphical form and/or by video transmission from webcam, and download the experimental results. Sometimes a booking system is available for remote experiments. Booking system allows the users to book time for execution of remote experiment in advance and therefore easier organize their time and activities. User operates remote experiment via a graphical user interface Graphical user interface. Remote experiments are positively evaluated by the learners.

Advantages of remote experiments
Remotely controlled experiments have several benefits different from simulations in virtual laboratories and from experiments in the traditional laboratories:
 * remote experiments can be carried out from anywhere in the world;
 * no time restriction since experiments are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week;
 * overcoming problems with limited laboratory capacity for numerous students ;
 * safe and secure operation of equipment without danger of user's injury;
 * remote experiments can be shared between education institutions.

Users of remote experiments
Remote experiments are a powerful technology which can be implemented in Distance education to provide the learner hands-on experience. Remote experiments can be especially valuable for some groups of users:
 * learners with physical disabilities, who cannot intend traditional laboratory exercises;
 * part-time students, who cannot intend traditional laboratory exercises;
 * learners who are undergoing continued education (Lifelong learning programs) and have to integrate learning activities into their everyday schedule.