MONTENEGRO QUALIFICATION FRAMEWORK AND QUALITY ASSURANCE IN HIGHER EDUCATION Dragica Anđelić, MSc, Secretary General Mediterranean University, Montenegro key PR for developing MQF

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Montenegro Qualification Framework is the instrument which enables: Classification of qualifications; Comparitions of qualifications; Developing and understanding of qualifications; Creating links between qualifications; A clear overview of different ways of acquisition of qualifications Montenegro Qualification Framework is the instrument which enables: Classification of qualifications; Comparitions of qualifications; Developing and understanding of qualifications; Creating links between qualifications; A clear overview of different ways of acquisition of qualifications

Montenegro Qualification Framework is based on: Credit rating of qualifications; Defined learning outcomes (knowledge, skills, competence); Transfer of credits; Mobility from qualification to qualification; Recognition and assessment of knowledge acquired through formal, informal and non- formal ways of learning Montenegro Qualification Framework is based on: Credit rating of qualifications; Defined learning outcomes (knowledge, skills, competence); Transfer of credits; Mobility from qualification to qualification; Recognition and assessment of knowledge acquired through formal, informal and non- formal ways of learning

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The importance of establishing MQF in terms of quality assurance in higher education With a degree acquired in Montenegro it is possible to continue education abroad as well as to seek employment; Easier recognition of content of qualification through defining learning outcomes; Evaluation and recognition of knowledge acquired through informal and non- formal education in order to gain qualification; Encouraging and developing life - long learning; Promoting the importance of crucial professional competence The importance of establishing MQF in terms of quality assurance in higher education With a degree acquired in Montenegro it is possible to continue education abroad as well as to seek employment; Easier recognition of content of qualification through defining learning outcomes; Evaluation and recognition of knowledge acquired through informal and non- formal education in order to gain qualification; Encouraging and developing life - long learning; Promoting the importance of crucial professional competence

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