This document provides an overview of standards and eLearning from the perspective of CETIS (Centre for Educational Technology and Interoperability Standards). It discusses CETIS' role in establishing interoperability specifications and standards to meet the needs of the higher education community. Emerging trends that CETIS is working on include open content, course information standards, widgets, and extending learning environments. The document emphasizes that standards need to be driven by community needs and engagement to support flexibility and interoperability as technologies change over time.