This volume features a collection of 13 peer-reviewed contributions consisting of expository/survey articles and research papers by 24 authors. Many of theses contributions were presented at the International Conference on Ring and Module Theory held at Hacettepe University in Ankara, Turkey, from August 18 to 22, 2008. The selected contributions examine wide-ranging and cutting-edge developments in various areas of algebra including ring theory, module theory, Hopf algebras, and commutative algebra. The survey articles are written by well-known experts in their respective areas and provide an overview which is useful for researchers in the area as well as those looking for new or related fields to investigate. The research papers give a taste of current research. The variety of topics will be of interest to both graduate students and researchers.