Educational practices have rapidly changed in the last few decades, especially in how exchanges of information and learning are delivered and processed. Yet, while the field of international comparative studies has grown, there has not been an extensive study on the relationship between educational practices, students, and how practitioners are prepared and trained. This handbook explores international educational practices and behaviours through new research and a review of existing research, with chapters spread across six parts:

Part I: The Status of Comparative Education Research
Part II: Measurement Methods in Comparative Education Research
Part III: Research Practices in Comparative Studies of Education
Part IV: Lessons from International Comparisons of Student Behaviors
Part V: International Comparisons of Instruction
Part VI: Influence of Large-Scale Assessments on Policy