Called University of the People, the non-profit, California-based endeavor comes from Israeli entrepreneur Shai Reshef who says he founded the school to provide higher education to those who might otherwise never have access to it. /technology Home World U.S. Lessons in learning: University of the People is hoping to use the power of social networks to expand education. "Our mission is to change peoples lives," said Reshef, who also is the chairman of Cramster.com, an online study community for college students. There has been no shortage of interest. Maybe," he told CNN.