diff --git a/common/lib/xmodule/xmodule/course_module.py b/common/lib/xmodule/xmodule/course_module.py
index 9a97b42d57..73f33f7dc4 100644
--- a/common/lib/xmodule/xmodule/course_module.py
+++ b/common/lib/xmodule/xmodule/course_module.py
@@ -911,7 +911,7 @@ class CourseFields(object):
             "without proctoring. If this value is false, all learners must take the exam with proctoring. "
             "This setting only applies if proctored exams are enabled for the course."
         ),
-        default=True,
+        default=False,
         scope=Scope.settings,
         deprecated=EXAM_SETTINGS_HTML_VIEW_ENABLED
     )