Course credits and degrees provided by overseas Internet universities should be recognized in the same manner as academic qualifications obtained abroad, says a recommendation announced Wednesday by an advisory panel to the education minister.

The recommendation was issued by a panel of the University Council, which is looking into the future of universities in an era of globalization.

The study is in response to the ongoing information and technology revolution. In drawing up the recommendation, the body explored ways by which academic qualifications could be recognized, as education becomes increasingly diversified and university programs expand beyond national borders.