Fake Degrees and Fraudulent Credentials in Higher Education

Sarah Elaine Eaton editor Jamie J Carmichael editor Helen Pethrick editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Springer International Publishing AG

Published:11th Jan '24

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This book addresses an important topic in higher education: credential fraud. This includes, but is not limited to, fake degrees, diploma mills, admissions fraud, and cheating on standardized admissions tests. The book directly addresses fake and fraudulent credentials in higher education. It explores transcript tampering and fraud in varsity athletics and discusses lazy practices in the higher education hiring processes that open the door for professors without proper credentials to get jobs in post-secondary institutions. 
The book also discusses how technology is being used to stop the proliferation of fake and fraudulent credentials in a variety of ways, including blockchain technology.

“It is particularly recommended for those in leadership roles within higher education, as well as for researchers and educators who are deeply invested in the study of academic integrity. The detailed case studies and innovative methodologies presented in this volume offer valuable tools for understanding and combating academic fraud. Ultimately, Fake Degrees and Fraudulent Credentials in Higher Educationis not just a wake-up call but a call to action for anyone committed to preserving the credibility of educational institutions … .” (Frida Akmalia, Minerva, Vol. 62 (4), 2024)

ISBN: 9783031217982

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285 pages

1st ed. 2023