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In this survey, with a sample of 263 Greek teachers, we investigate possible factors that explain teachers\u2019 intention to participate in web surveys that are conducted by online questionnaires indicating, therefore, the factors that probably influence the response rate of web surveys. Our findings support those factors such as (a) authority, (b) incentives, (c) survey structure\/form, (d) ethical issues, (e) reminders and pre-notifications, and (f) survey time received, which seem to explain the teachers\u2019 intention to participate in web surveys with questionnaires. 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