The effects of individual differences on e-learning users’ behaviour in developing countries: A structural equation model

•We extended the TAM in the context of e-learning in developing countries (Lebanon).•We examined if social influence affect the user perceptions towards using e-learning.•Examined the moderating effect of gender, age and experience on the key factors.•The extended model achieved acceptable fit and m...

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