L'estat actual de l'accés obert = El estado actual del acceso abierto = The current status of open access
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A few years ago, open access seemed a minority option and it could not be established
as an alternative to disseminate research outcomes and allow reserachers to advance
in their academic career. The determined support of research funding institutions has been
fundamental for open access to be a viable alternative to publish nowadays and it also seems
to be consolidated as the option for the future. However, there are still some doubts among
researchers to follow funders’ policies. In addition, while we are discussing the most suitable
models to make this system economically sustainable, new publishing platforms are appearing
shaking the landscape of scholarly communication. In this article we will review the current
status of open access and propose some scenarios for the future