The aim of this study is to review, comparatively, the applications on utilizing the distance education for teacher training in the world and Turkey. The study, firstly, introduces the international literature on utilizing distace education for teacher training in the world;explains some applications and major problems on using instructional media and technology programs in developing countries and Turkey; presents distance education and current scene of teacher training in Turkey ; evaluates the national literature on utilizing distance education for teacher training in Turkey;and ,finally, discusses the distance teacher training applications in Turkey comparing with developed countries.