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Flipped learning is a type of blended learning that has recently emerged as an innovative teaching and learning method. In this study, a mobile-based learning management system (LMS) is developed in order to support flipped learning for mobile-friendly learners. The purpose of the study is to investigate the effects of flipped learning focused on a problem-solving approach on the affective pathway. In addition, the study examines the ways in which mobile-based LMS facilitates flipped learning compared to the PC-based Web environment. A series of instructional design of flipped learning for a math class was developed and implemented for undergraduate students at C University in South Korea. The participating students were asked to write self-reflection journals for 6 weeks (12 periods). In-depth interviews were conducted with the students and the contents of the discussion board in the mobile-based LMS were analyzed using Nvivo, in order to track a series of changes of the affective pathway. The results obtained from the qualitative data revealed that students gained high self-esteem, motivation, and interest regarding academic activities, which eventually cultivated a positive local affect. Furthermore, there was convincing evidence of changes from the “flipped classroom” to “flipped learning”, where students were able to take advantage of the mobile-based LMS. Compared to the PC-based Web environment, students were able to overcome the limitation of time and space, using the new environment proactively and creatively.