Many barriers impede the development and implementation of online tools in Iraqi education. As a result, several scholars have turned to examining social media use in education, which has proven its significance and influence on the teaching and learning process. The adoption of online tools in the field of education has led to several significant improvements in recent times. This has made it possible for higher learning institutions to benefit from various chances to engage with their surroundings, such as the integration of social media as a technique to enhance and simplify the learning process. Despite this, few studies have been conducted regarding the adoption processes of social media in Iraqi higher education. This research aims to provide a deep understanding of the processes required to adopt social media in Iraqi higher education. The research proposes an initial framework for supporting teachers, students, and institutions.
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